Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel 2013
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
An amazing wine, the 2013 Klinker Brick Cellars Old Vine Zinfandel may be one of the top Zins I have tasted in the last half-dozen years. Rich and robust, this wine delivers maximum depth without overpowering the palate. Pair with slowly-braised meats, sit back and enjoy. Tasting great now. (Tasted: July 19, 2016, San Francisco, CA)
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Nestled in the heart of Lodi’s most prestigious Mokelumne AVA, sit 750 acres of estate vineyards, many of which have been farmed consistently by the Felten family for 6 generations. The soils are comprised of deep granite sandy loam, giving wines of this region a distinctive minerality. Situated at the edge of the Sacramento Delta, Pacific breezes gust through the Mokelumne AVA, cooling grapes, and creating a Mediterranean climate ideally suited for growing varietals such as Zinfandel, Syrah and Albarino.
Deeply committed to preserving the family’s ancient vineyards, Steve Felten founded Klinker Brick Winery in 2000 and is succeeded by daughter Farrah in ownership. An extension of the family is head winemaker Joseph Smith. Originally form Belize, Joe fell in love with wine after working crush in California in the early nineties. He has had a hand in every vintage of Klinker Brick, masterfully highlighting subtle terroir nuances and taming the robust fruit flavors indicative of the region with acidity and balance.