Reviews & Ratings

2008 Girard Zinfandel "Old Vine"

Winery: Girard

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Old Vine"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: 85% Zinfandel, 9% Petite Sirah, 4% Mourvedre, & 2% Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $24

Cases produced: 2,850

KWG Score: 90 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: March 2, 2011

Wine Review: This very dark purple colored Zin opens with a pleasant blueberry bouquet with hints of vanilla and blackberry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, well balanced, and quite smooth. The flavor profile is a delicious spicy blueberry and boysenberry blend with nicely integrated oak and a touch of dark chocolate. The finish is dry and its well managed tannins drift away nicely. This is a top shelf Zin that the panel would pair well with a filet mignon or duck breast with a cherry reduction sauce. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Our 2008 vintage Old Vine Zinfandel is a lush, jammy, medium-bodied wine with silky, well-integrated tannins and balanced acidity. The aroma/flavor profile includes: black cherry, red plum and pumpkin pie spices.

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