2012 BURTON RANCH OLD VINE ZINFANDEL
HARVEST DATE: October 11, 2012
PH: 3.80
ALCOHOL: 16.1%
AVA: Lake County
PRODUCTION: 201 Cases
Exhibiting dark red colors in the glass with initial flavors of cherry pie followed by pepper and spice. The tannins are youthful and provide a powerful finish to this classic Zinfandel.
*THE TOP 10 ZINFANDELS TASTED IN 2014 – The Zinfandel Chronicles
*Zinfandel Chronicles – Dec 2014, 93pts “Lush and decadent….. Seamless and delicious with a great finish”
*Examiner.com Feb 1st, 2015 “The Burton Ranch Zin is a lush exciting Zin with rich dark colors and flavors of cherry pie, raspberry, clove and pepper leading to a long finish”
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2013 BURTON RANCH OLD VINE ZINFANDEL
HARVEST DATE: September 26, 2013
PH: 3.83
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
AVA: Lake County
PRODUCTION: 269 Cases
Wonderful crimson in color with a pronounced bouquet of mulberry, spiced plum and pepper. Followed by a palate of elegant concentrated black and red fruit with a touch of sweet spice. The finish is extended and extremely well balanced.
*THE TOP 10 ZINFANDELS TASTED IN 2015 – Dec 2015, The Zinfandel Chronicles
*Zinfandel Chronicles – Oct 2015, 92pts “The wine is crimson in color and checks in at 14.5% ABV. Black fruits, spiced plums and pepper on the nose. Medium body with mouth watering acidity. The fruit here is elegant and understated. Blackberry, raspberry, cocoa powder and black pepper on the palate. Super finish. Claret style Zinfandel at it’s finest. Drink over the next 2-4 years.
*Wine Spectator – Web 2016, 90pts “Zesty and jammy, with appealing aromas of pepper and raspberry pie, and ripe, layered flavors of cherry, licorice and toasty spice that linger. Drink now through 2022.”
*eRobertParker.com #223 – March 2016, 89pts “From Lake County, the 2013 Zinfandel Old Vine Burton Ranch exhibits supple tannins, terrific raspberry and black cherry fruit, a soft succulence, and a round, juicy mouthfeel. This is a pretty and classy Zinfandel for drinking over the next 4-5 years.”
International Wine Review Zinfandel Special Report – May/June 2017, 91pts “This Lake County Zinfandel displays briar raspberry and plum aromas. It also has attractive spicy mocha flavors on the palate and is reasonably well balanced with firm round tannins, and a long finish.”
Connoisseurs’ Guide to CA Wine – May 2016, 89pts “A very solid Zinfandel that consistently keys on well-ripened, berry-like fruit with a nicely placed complement of creamy oak for added richness, this bottling shows a very strong varietal signature that lifts it above its two mates and sports a little more tactile polish than either. While its integral tannins provide a bit of structural firmness, they do so without imparting undue astringency, and, if the wine will hold up and evolve for several years, it can be enjoyed in the short term as a tasty foil to slow-roasted pork ribs and hearty, well-seasoned sausages hot off the grill.”
Gold Medal, 9th American Fine Wine Competition – January 28th, 2016
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2014 BURTON RANCH OLD VINE ZINFANDEL
HARVEST DATE: September 24, 2014
PH: 4.10
ALCOHOL: 15.90
AVA: Kelsey Bench - Lake County
PRODUCTION: 258
Crimson in color with a nose of ripe red fruits, spices and black pepper. A velvety layered palate create a focus on the sweetness of the red and black fruit. Subtle rounded tannins with near perfect acidity finish this years vintage of Burton Ranch Old Vine Zinfandel.
Wine Spectator – Web Only 2017, 89pts “Appealing aromas of ripe cherry and bay leaf open to rich, plump raspberry, red clay and cinnamon spice flavors. Drink now through 2023” –TF
Zinfandel Chronicles – November 2014, 93pts “….Super nose of sweet, jammy red fruits, licorice and pepper. Medium body with juicy acidity. Nicely balanced. Raspberry compote, cocoa powder, cherry liqueur and baking spices on the palate. The finish is long and sweet. Outstanding Zinfandel. Drink over the next 3-5 years.”
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2015 BURTON RANCH OLD VINE ZINFANDEL
HARVEST DATE:
PH: 4.05
ALCOHOL: 14.90%
AVA: Kelsey Bench - Lake County
PRODUCTION: 280 Cases
Zinfandel Chronicles, November 2017 – 90pts “Ruby red in color. Reticent nose of red fruits, citrus and flowers. Medium body with medium acidity. Light and elegant in style. Cherries, salmonberries and blood orange on the palate. Medium length on the finish. Pretty Zinfandel. Drink over the next 2-3 years.”
Wine Spectator, Web 2018 – 88pts “A solid Zinfandel that offers expressive cherry and loamy clay aromas and compact smoky plum flavors. Drink now through 2022. 280 cases made.”
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2016 BURTON RANCH OLD VINE ZINFANDEL
HARVEST DATE: September 24, 2016
PH: 4.05
ALCOHOL: 14.50%
AVA: Kelsey Bench - Lake County
PRODUCTION: 311 Cases
Wine Spectator, Insider Vol 14 No. 47 : March 31st, 2019 – 92pts “Lively and sleek, with floral raspberry, bay leaf and pepper flavors that glide toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2025.—T.F.“
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