Lodi Zins

June 2010 Lodi Zinfandel Tasting

Lodi is located about 30 miles south of Sacramento, just north of Stockton, in California’s Central Valley.  Lodi has an exceptionally large number of old vines.  Its Zinfandels are often described as light, juicy and approachable.

Our second Zinfanatic tasting features the following 10 wines from the Lodi appellation, listed alphabetically:

1.  Brazin Zinfandel Old Vine Lodi (2007)

2.  Gnarly Head Zinfandel Old Vine Lodi (2008)

3.  Gnekow Campus Oaks Zinfandel Old Vine Lodi (2007)

4.  Klinker Brick Zinfandel Old Vine Lodi (2007)

5.  Michael ~ David Earthquake Zinfandel Lodi (2006)

6.  Michael ~ David 7 Deadly Zins Zinfandel Old Vine Lodi (2007)

7.  Plungerhead Zinfandel Old Vine Lodi (2007)

8.  R & B Cellars Zinfandel Swingsville Lodi (2007)

9.  Ravenswood Zinfandel Old Vine Lodi (2007)

10.  Windmill Zinfandel Old Vine Lodi (2006)

Watch for the Zinfanatic favorites and ratings in the next few days.