“These twelve wines truly reflect the state of Zinfandel in Lodi today – they are full of deep concentrated berry and dark fruit flavors, balanced, luscious and satisfying. I can’t wait to add them to my wine list.”
– Ellen Landis, sommelier, Landis Shores Inn
The 12 Zins of Lodi
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“Whether you're seeking an elegant Zin or one that packs a power punch, Zinfandels from Lodi rank among California's best. Not only is there a range of styles to choose from, the price-to-quality ratio of Lodi Zins is unmatched. Uncork and enjoy."
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The WinesThe 12 Zins of Lodi 2007
2004 Campus Oaks Old Vine Zinfandel - $12.00 Sourced from four seperate blocks of vineyards which average 90 years of age, this Zinfandel delivers a great nose, wonderful mouth-feel, good legs and a silky-smooth finish.
The Selection ProcessWINE EXPERTS PICK LODI’S “TOP TWELVE” ZINFANDEL WINES
A panel of seven leading wine experts gathered yesterday at the Lodi Wine and Visitor Center to “blind taste” through 52 Lodi Zinfandel wines to select the top twelve.
After 3 ½ hours of tasting and deliberation the experts selected the following Zinfandel wines: 2004 Campus Oaks Old Vine; 2002 Century Oak Old Vine; 2004 Jessie’s Grove “Westwind”; 2004 Klinker Brick Old Vine; 2004 M2 “Soucie Vineyard”; 2005 Macchia “Mischievous”; 2005 Macchia “Soucie Vineyard”; 2005 Michael David “Earthquake”; 2004 Michael David “Lust”; 2005 Olde Lockeford Old Vine; 2005 St.Amant “Marian’s Vineyard”; and 2004 VanRuiten Family Vineyards Old Vine.
Lodi Zinfandel
Zinfandel is California's grape, and in Lodi Zinfandel is the king. Nestled between the Sierra Foothills and the San Francisco Bay Delta Lodi offers the ideal climate for producing ripe full-flavored Zins. Sitting at the edge of the Sacramento River Delta Lodi benefits from the distinctive bay delta breezes that cool the region in the afternoon and evenings creating characteristic Lodi Zinfandel - ripe forward fruit with soft polished tannins.