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Brazin 2009 Zinfandel, Old Vine, Lodi
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  Brazin 2009 Zinfandel, Old Vine, Lodi
Item Number:25 20 122 09
Regular Price:$19.95
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Brazin 2009 Zinfandel, Old Vine, Lodi
Lodi is a prime source for old vine Zinfandel. The warm climate and and the good draining sandy soils let roots go deep and vines get stressed looking for water. Many of the old plantings go back 100 years and because the sandy soil is inhospitable to phyloxera some are still on their original root stock. Brazin sources these grapes, many from the Cusamano vineyard in the Mokelumne River sub-AVA of Lodi. Vines average 40-100 year old and the fruit is deeply concentrated and expressive. Aged seven months in a combination of French and American oak, this wine shows bright berry and spice flavors with a rich, mouthfilling texture. The flavors linger on the finish with notes of chocolate and black raspberry. This wine shows complexity way beyond its price point. Awarded no less than 4 medal including a Gold Medal in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, they described it as "True to character...exhibits aromas of dark fruit and spice; flavors of plum, spice and chocolate; long finish."

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Brazin 2009 Zinfandel, Old Vine, Lodi
 
3.8

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    4.0

    Full Bodied and Spicy Zin!

    By Westchester Wine Guy

    from Wine Express

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    Pros

    • Balanced
    • Big

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      Best Uses

      • Entertaining
      • Everyday

      Comments about Brazin 2009 Zinfandel, Old Vine, Lodi:

      This Brazin Old Vine Lodi Zin has been consistently solid for the last few vintages now. The nice part is the price point hasn't gone up but the quality has! The nose is lively and intense with bramble berry, raspberry, smoke and pie filling. It has firm tannins and some peppery spice on the palate finishing long and dry leaving behind that pleasant hint of chocolate. Killer Zin under $20!

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      • Beef, Game

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Everything you want in a great value Zin

      By Strumerika

      from Mount Kisco, NY

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      • Balanced
      • Big

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        Comments about Brazin 2009 Zinfandel, Old Vine, Lodi:

        At just $20 this Zin has a lot going for it: smoky aromas, dark fruit and hints of chestnut abound on the nose. It's a little hot, but with a little aeration I'm betting that will blow off. You get a lot for the $!

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        • Beef
         
        3.0

        I would gladly purchase this wine again!

        By Centurion

        from Santa Clarita, Calif.

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        Pros

        • Balanced
        • Long Finish

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          • Weeknight

          Comments about Brazin 2009 Zinfandel, Old Vine, Lodi:

          Enjoyable with friends who appreciate Zinfandel

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          • Pizza and Pasta, Spicy Food
           
          3.0

          Great Everyday Zinfandel

          By dvnugent

          from Hilton Head Island, SC

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          Pros

          • Balanced
          • Smooth

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            Comments about Brazin 2009 Zinfandel, Old Vine, Lodi:

            Great Everyday Zinfandel!

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            • Beef, Game, Lamb
             
            5.0

            This is a Bargain!!

            By madrad

            from Jamestown,NY

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            • Balanced
            • Clean
            • Long Finish
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                Comments about Brazin 2009 Zinfandel, Old Vine, Lodi:

                I drink a fair amount of high end Rosenblum reserve Zinfandels, and this wine competes well at a cheaper price.

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                • Beef, Pizza and Pasta, Spicy Food

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