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Ancient Vine Cinsault

Michael David

Lodi · Central Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Cinsault
Country
United States
Region
Lodi · Central Valley
Appellation
Lodi
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
low
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

poultry · roasted meats · mild cheeses · pasta with red sauce

Rated vintages

  • 201591 pts

    This almost delicate wine has wonderful light cherry and floral aromas, pure and vivid raspberry and red cherry flavors and a texture as smooth as silk. A rarity made from old vines, its medium body balances nicely with ample acidity, mild tannins and a lingering finish.

  • 201393 pts

    Polished, elegant and supple, this offers upfront aromas of plum, strawberry and red cherry. The flavors are pure and fruity, but nicely complex, bringing in light nuances of vanilla, clove and cinnamon to top the cherry and berry freshness. Made from one of the state's oldest C…

  • 201290 pts

    Taste history in this Rhône varietal made from the oldest vines in Lodi, and one of the few plantings of Cinsault in the state. It is so smooth and polished it could almost be a Pinot Noir. Full-bodied but soft textured, it offers ripe fruit aromas, generous and satisfying fruit…