Winery MacauleyOld Vine Zinfandel
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Old Vine Zinfandel from the Winery Macauley
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Old Vine Zinfandel of Winery Macauley in the region of California is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Old Vine Zinfandel of Winery Macauley in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Old Vine Zinfandel
Pairings that work perfectly with Old Vine Zinfandel
Original food and wine pairings with Old Vine Zinfandel
The Old Vine Zinfandel of Winery Macauley matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of american fillet (belgian-style beef tartar), pastasotto pepper merguez (risotto style pasta) or gratin of coquillettes with ham.
Details and technical informations about Winery Macauley's Old Vine Zinfandel.
Discover the grape variety: Zinfandel
Generous, high-alcohol reds with a dark robe and indulgent palate, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, raspberry, black pepper, liquorice, cinnamon and cooked fruit. Also vinified as a popular sweet rosé (White Zinfandel). Star of California (Lodi, Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley, Paso Robles) with sought-after century-old vines. Identical to Italian Primitivo and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Old Vine Zinfandel from Winery Macauley are 2016, 2012, 2010, 2017 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Macauley
The Winery Macauley is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Napa Valley
Absolute reference for American Cabernet Sauvignon: powerful, opulent reds with ripe aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate and cedar, velvety tannins and a silky finish, long ageing. Also round Merlot, rich buttery Chardonnay, fruity Sauvignon Blanc, spicy Zinfandel. Narrow Californian valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, tempered by San Pablo Bay fog, 17 sub-AVAs (Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap, Howell Mountain). Cradle of icons Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Caymus.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Paste
Characteristic of a thick and heavy wine with sticky tannins.
