Seghesio - Old Vine Zinfandel 2001 (750ml) Kerner

Seghesio - Old Vine Zinfandel 2001 (750ml) KernerCritical Acclaim 91 points Wine Spectator "Terrific range of flavors, excellent balance and a wonderful sense of harmony. The mix of blackberry, black cherry, anise, sage and toast make this a most inviting wine. Not shy on muscle or tannic backbone, either, as it's quite chewy on the finish." (05 03) 91 points Robert Parker; "The explosive 2001 Zinfandel Old Vine (7,300 cases) possesses a deep ruby purple color as well as a profound core of black

soft tannin and toasted oak

Cooperage & Elevation: Aged for 16 months in 74% Hungarian oak foudre

92 points Vinous Lovely floral

The wine is truly a love letter to the winegrowing potential of Pritchard Hill

dark purple color

the 2016 is compact and not especially expressive

Full-bodied with extremely well-crafted tannins that are chewy and layered

and fine herb flavors

ripe and extremely deep

with some truffle

Creamy oak creates vanilla-like aromas to go with plum and berry scents

The property was confiscated during the French Revolution