The fruit for OZV Old Vine Zinfandel is sourced entirely from the sustainably farmed, family-owned estate vineyards in Lodi, California. Lodi enjoys warm days and cool nights, which allows the grapes to ripen fully while maintaining their natural acidity. Fermented cool to retain the fresh, bright aromatics, they select the most expressive lots to pair with carefully chosen oak blends of various toast levels and forest sources and keep separate to retain their fruit-forward expression.
After aging, the different oak and stainless steel lots are blended by the winemaker to make a Zinfandel that has the traditional bright raspberry and blackberry tones of Lodi Zinfandel as well as the depth and richness that has become the hallmark of OZV. A deep ruby color with a purple edge. Aromas of triple berry pie and cinnamon graham cracker. Bright notes of raspberry are framed by generous oak with a plush mouthfeel and mild tannins.