PEIRANO ESTATE '老藤' 金芬黛 2022，洛迪

This 2022 has that classic Lodi brambly fruit I love, with just enough backbone to pair with a spicy pasta. The finish lingers nicely without being too jammy or heavy.

The old-vine depth really comes through in this bottle—way more complex than most Zins I’ve tried from other regions. It settled down beautifully after about 20 minutes open, showing layers of dark fruit without being jammy. Definitely a bottle that punches above its price point.

The old-vine depth really comes through here—that Lodi fruit gives it a rich, layered complexity you don't get from younger vines. Opened it with dinner and it was smooth from the first pour, no need to wait around. Exactly what I hoped for in a Zinfandel.