Red

Earthquake Zinfandel (Lodi)

Earthquake

Lodi · Central Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Zinfandel
Country
United States
Region
Lodi · Central Valley
Appellation
Lodi
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carne assada · churrasco · carré de cordeiro · queijo azul · estofado de carne · hambúrguer gourmet

Rated vintages

  • 201390 pts

    This full-bodied and extroverted wine has become one of Lodi's best-selling. It has an unusually deep color plus lavish aromas of ripe fruit, maple syrup, and milk chocolate. Rich, nearly sweet fruit flavors suggest boysenberry jam.

  • 201293 pts

    This is Zinfandel at its richest. Boysenberry, vanilla and maple syrup aromas meet up with jammy fruit flavors that coat the mouth and linger on the finish. For all its fullness, it stays balanced and dry. It does not feel heavy in texture nor heavily oaked.

  • 201184 pts

    A wine called Earthquake is never going to be shy and retiring, especially from Lodi-grown fruit, so consider this truth in advertising. Big and unquestionably bold, this is a smoky, oaky, huge hit-you-in-the-face-with-fruit wine, full of blackberry and tobacco flavor.

  • 201085 pts

    No doubt Michael-David is going for a certain style with Earthquake, describing it as “over the top and shattering to the veins.” Indeed. This Lodi Zin will knock your socks and several other pieces of clothing off with its smoky, greasy, hot and sweet berry pie flavors, with a…