| Rating | 96 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Zinfandel |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Appellation |
Oregon USA |
| ABV | 14.1% |
| Price | $65.00 |
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| Review Updated | 2025-10-29 |
Perfect For
Drinking Outside the Lines, Holiday Meals, Long-Term Aging
Drink If You Like
Merlot, Primitivo , Zinfandel
History Wine The Pines Vineyard Zinfandel 2020 Review
Outside of California it’s not easy to find old Zinfandel vines, but the Stoller Wine Group found some in the Columbia Valley. They come from The Pines Vineyard, a steep, terraced site that was planted in the late 19th century by an Italian stone mason with cuttings from Italy. (Sadly the 2020 bottling is the last vintage History made from this plot.) The nose is welcoming with aromas of ripe raspberries, orange zest, tarragon, and thyme. The mouthfeel is impeccable with soft fruit and a vibrant mix of spices. The acidity is perfect and the depth is just right.
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