Ballentine Old Vine Zinfandel 2002

This is a Gold Medal Wine Club Gold Series selection. Old Vine Zinfandel is a hard animal to track in Napa Valley. Almost extinct, with the abundance of Cabernet Sauvignon populating the idyllic vineyards of the valley, this intense colored, silky natured Old Vines Zinfandel from Ballentine Vineyards is a rare find that maintains an exceptional sense of varietal focus with great extraction of complex fruit flavors. The 2002 Zinfandel earned 89 Points from Wine Enthusiast magazine as well as 4 Silver Medals from various wine competitions across the country. Deep reddish black in color, the read more...wine first gives the impressions of raspberry, black cherry, blueberry and red apple with mild berry notes and spicy floral aromas of black pepper and fresh rose petals. The Zinfandel’s full-bodied structure is supple and silky with a jammy intensity on the palate, blending flavors of cherries and cranberries. The complexity of the rose petals, spices and sweet vanilla round out the wine and lead into a flavorful finish with intensified, lingering fruit nuances. Try pairing the Ballentine 2002 Old Vines Zinfandel with grilled steak, lamb, and lasagna. 83% Zinfandel, 10% Syrah, 7% Petit Syrah. Aged 14 months in oak. Enjoy now until 2012.    (hide)

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March 2009

Beatufiul color. Aromas of black and blue fruits, with flavors of cranberry and cracked black pepper. Excellent value.

March 2007