2022 Old Massoni Ranch Reserve Zinfandel
Tasting notes
Pale Ruby color and fragrance. With dark cherries and dried herbs flavors, this wine has a dusty and soft tannin typical of our region. The wine has a lively mouthfeel, complemented by a velvety, lingering finish.
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| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Zinfandel |
| Appellation | Sierra Foothills |
| Vineyard | Old Massoni Ranch |
| Designation | Reserve |
| Alcohol | 13.90% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 389 |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
93 pts James Suckling [v.22]
Earthy but elegant, this charming red offers a smoky, peppery complexity on a medium body with light tannins. Aromas of sun-baked earth, white pepper and wild sage, with raspberry, sour cherry and anise flavors that are detailed and lingering. Drink now or hold. - Jim Gordon
92 pts Wine Enthusiast [v.22]
Dense, dark berries swirl throughout black tea, star anise, and dried potpourri rest on the nose, with sun-kissed orange zest gently popping up throughout the palate on the finish. Cellar until 2030 or Decant and Enjoy now with grilled lamb chops, pomegranate, mâche, Jerusalem artichoke —
Tonya Pitts
92 pts Wine Enthusiast [v.21]
This wine is opulent with aromas of black cherry, olallieberry and paprika. Other notes waft through, including blueberry jam, black strawberry and tangerine. Layers of dark fruit, dark chocolate, cracked black peppercorn, earth and silky tannins bring it all together. Pair with your favorite takeaway. — Tonya Pitts
Initially planted circa 1910, with some replantation post-prohibition, Old Massoni Ranch is one of California's historic vineyards, grown in well-drained, rich in iron, and decomposed granitic soils. Andis is honored to make a single vineyard wine enhancing the true characteristics of an old vine Zinfandel.
