Earthquake Lodi Zinfandel 2003

Michael David Vineyards produces this Lodi Appellation Zin.

Lodi seems to be heating up, as serious vineyard management efforts are yielding fruit worthy of making into big new-world wines. Zin makes sense here, as do other warm field blend vines like Petite Sirah and Mourvedre. The color is semi-opaque cranberry. The aromas and flavors are all Zinfandel, all red, black and blue berry, jammy, with peppery spice, oak and sweet tobacco notes. The structure is moderate, ready-to-drink, and the finish is very smooth and fruity, with a slight suggestion of sweetness. The closure is a real cork.

At $25 (Nashville price), this is one to try. Sure, there are Zins which may be as good or better, for the same or lower price tag, but this is a very good example of serious Lodi Zin.

Comments

[Judy Elgin]

I was wine tasting with my son and daughter-in-law Gene and Deanna Avakian, I loved the Earthquake Zin 2005 and I purchase several bottles, is it possible to order?

Thank you

Judy Elgin