| Rating | 98 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Zinfandel |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Appellation |
Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| Price | $60.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-10-20 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Treat Yo'self, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Mencia , Zinfandel
Matthiasson Old Vine Zinfandel 2022 Review
Steve and Jill Matthiasson started Matthiasson Wines in Napa in 2003 with the goal of working with sustainable farming practices to make balanced, refined wines in a region more known for its bold, high-ABV wines. And with this Zinfandel, they show a wonderfully light, focused example of the variety.
Grapes for this bottling were sourced from Sonoma’s Armor Plate Vineyard, a dry farmed, organic vineyard that was planted in the 1890s. It is a stunning example of Zinfandel, with crushed wild berries and cured black olives flecked with a light dusting of peppercorns. The palate is a study in balance and restraint, with a soft, elegant mouthfeel that still pronounces its personality, medium fruit depth, and almost perfect acidity. This wine is in complete harmony.
As of 2024, VinePair no longer participates in any affiliate programs. All links included in our content are as a convenience to our readers, not for earning commission — we receive no monetary value from them. Learn more about our tastings & review department here!
Related Reads
Related Matthiasson Reviews
Matthiasson Wines Ribolla Gialla 2022:
Inspired by the stunning skin-contact wines of Italy’s Friuli, Steve and Jill Matthiasson planted seven rows of the beloved Friulian ...
Matthiasson Wines Napa Valley Schioppettino 2023:
Schioppettino is a rare grape typically found in northeastern Italy’s hilly region of Friuli. Steve and Jill Matthiasson — the ...
Matthiasson Wines Old Vine Zinfandel Armor Plate Vineyard 2022:
This Zinfandel comes from Sonoma’s organically farmed Armor Plate Vineyard. This site was planted in the 1890s, making the Zin vines ...
Related Zinfandel Reviews
Ridge Vineyards Paso Robles Zinfandel 2024:
Ridge and Zinfandel go hand in hand. The winery has always championed this grape, focusing on site-specific expressions from across ...
Featured Zinfandel Articles
15 Winemakers to Watch in 2024:
With hundreds of new and exciting wineries popping up every year, here are 15 winemakers to keep an eye on in 2024.
The 50 Best Wines of 2025:
Read VinePair's authoritative list of the best 50 wines of 2025 now! These are 50 of the best wines you can buy. See them all now!
In Northern California, 3 Great Wine Destinations (That Aren’t Napa):
These three Northern California wine destinations are a bit farther inland than Napa Valley and offer great wines for more reasonable prices.
The Seven Wonders of Wine World: Iconic Bottles That Define Modern Wine Culture:
We asked experts to share seven wines from a range of countries and styles to learn more about their opinions on wine's wonders of the world.
