Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel 2023

The 2023 Zinfandel Old Vine is largely from the Saini family vineyard, about 60%, with San Lorenzo fruit from Pete Seghesio and another source. It also includes 7% Petite Sirah, 5% Carignane, 3% Alicante Bouschet, and 2% mixed reds. It pours a deeper purple/ruby color and has bright red fruit alongside darker, more compact berry tones, with rich tannins and a more compact structure and core. It can benefit from another year or more in bottle, as this is not a simple fruity style. Black cherries and brambly earth emerge with full-bodied richness that remains chiseled and reined in. Drink 2026-2036.

Just a gorgeous, mouth-filling, fruity and generous wine that's relaxed in velvety tannins on a full-bodied palate. Flavors of blackberry jam, baked blueberries and a touch of vanilla bean.

The nose of this old vine Zin brings concentrated cherry, raspberry liqueur, and cinnamon aromas, while the palate brings plush tannin, supple acidity, and flavors of roasted cherries, berry compote, plum, and licorice through the finish.