The 2019 Zinfandel Old Vine is gorgeous. Bright acids and floral overtones perk up the red berry fruit in a Zinfandel that delivers the goods, and plenty more. Bright and beautifully layered, 2019 hits all the right notes. Then again, it is a blend of stellar sites, including Bedrock, Nervo, Sodini, Evangelho, Katushas', Teldeschi, Pagani Ranch, and Old Hill. Because of the COVID pandemic and uncertain short-term economic outlook, 2019 includes quite a bit of wine that in more normal times would be bottled in the vineyard designates. Stated simply: buy as much as you can.

Packing in a lot of structure and personality, this Zin delivers vibrant black cherry, smoky garrigue and green peppercorn flavors that build toward broad-shouldered tannins. Drink now through 2029. 4,000 cases made.