{"product_id":"rubus-old-vine-zinfandel-2011","title":"Rubus Old Vine Zinfandel 2011","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tRubus Old Vine Zinfandel 2011 is made from 100 percent Zinfandel.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eLodi, American Viticulture Area (AVA)\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Lodi AVA is located in the northern end of the San Joaquin Valley, Central Valley California, east of the San Francisco Bay. Lodi has warm days and cool nights, similar to the Mediterranean climate. The lower temperatures that occur in Lodi result in fruit with good acidity. A wide range of soils are found in the Lodi AVA, but they generally are deep, loamy, sandy, rocky soils similar to that found in southern Rhone valley.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tThe Lodi appellation totals almost one half million acres, and the approximately eight hundred growers farm roughly 90,000 acres. Lodi produces more Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, and Zinfandel than any other wine region in California, but it is probably best known for its old vine Zinfandel. The vines are often head trained giving them a classic old world appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eZinfandel\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Zinfandel grape is a hearty variety that produces grapes with high sugar levels, often resulting in wines with a high alcohol content. Thought to be a relative of Primitivo that is found in southeast of Italy (the boot heel), Zinfandel can be made into a wide range of wine styles, including White Zinfandel, light or full bodied red wines, and even late harvest desert style wine. However Zinfandel, especially Old Vine Zinfandel from Lodi, is usually made into a full bodied, spicy red wine with characteristics of red fruit, raspberry, and cherry.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tProduced in the heart of Lodi AVA from vines owned by Van Ruiten Winery. From their 1,000 acres of vines are chosen a select lot of 1,200 cases of Zinfandel.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t98% Zinfandel + 2% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tBottled after aging in French and American oak for 9 months.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tRuby red in color, with red fruit, raspberry, and spice on the nose. This wine is medium in body, with notes of ripe cherry, cedar box, cinnamon, anise, black pepper, and hint of smoke on the palate. It has a long, silky finish.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tSelected by Fran Kysela MS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948774748207,"sku":"C0EE238010ZLL","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/rubuszinfandel.jpg?v=1771483483","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/rubus-old-vine-zinfandel-2011","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}