Renwood Old Vine Zinfandel 2004

A great zin, a lot of spice and great complexity. I never knew that they had such great wines in Amador County.

August 2008

We approached this wine with a hint of apprehension because of the 15.5% alcohol content. We expected this wine to be overripe and raisiney, but were pleasantly surprised. I was just a bit ripe, but the ripe aromas enhanced rather than detracted from the overall experience. The eucalyptus in the nose offset the fruit which we characterized as strawberry and currants. No tannins, the wine is peaking.

January 2009

Rating: Gold - As reviewed by Tasters Guild International on 5/1/2007

The 2004 Old Vine Zinfandel is comprised of the best selection of Renwood's Old Vinevineyard lots, each adding its own nuance and complexity to thefinal blend. The 2004 Old Vine Zinfandel is dark ruby in color. The bouquetconsists of cranberry, allspice, nutmeg and blackberry compote. The flavorhas ripe berry fruit on the entry, following with the medley of holiday spices,and finishing with chalky tannins and the vanilla bean from the Americanoak.

The 2004 Sierra Foothills Zinfandel displays aromas of red fruit, berry andcracked pepper. The entry is fresh fruit and vanilla flavors that carry throughthe mid-palate, finishing with a lingering finish and a smoky/toasty oak ending.This Claret style Zinfandel is smooth and luscious.

No written review

June 2008