Rating 92
Style Red
Blend , Alicante Bouschet, Petite Sirah
Vintage 2023
Appellation
Central Valley
California
USA
ABV 14.2%
Price $26.00 Value Pick  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2026-04-07

Perfect For

Backyard BBQs, Weekday Dinner Pairings, Wine And Cheese Night

Drink If You Like

Malbec, Merlot , Zinfandel

St. Amant Winery Heritage Red 2023 Review

From California’s Lodi AVA, St. Amant’s Heritage Red celebrates some of the unsung heroes of American wine, blending together Zinfandel, Alicante Bouschet, and Petite Sirah. These grapes were the life blood of the region before Cabernet Sauvignon took over in popularity, here they are given a new opportunity to shine together. And since Lodi is known for its old vine Zinfandel, it’s fitting that the Zin grapes used in this bottling come from nine blocks of own-rooted vines that date back to 1901.

Lodi was also a historical hub for grape exchange — it’s where the Mondavis first landed in California. What we have here is a call back to the past and how wines were made before Prohibition. It’s literally history in a bottle. Beyond its intriguing heritage, this wine also packs such a strong punch for the price. It’s really expressive on the nose with aromas of black tea, crushed berries, and spice. The palate is soft and fleshy with deep, juicy notes of plums, raspberries, and black cherry. It's like drinking Lodi wine in the late early 20th century and it’s delicious.

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St. Amant Winery Heritage Red 2023
From California’s Lodi AVA, St. Amant’s Heritage Red celebrates some of the unsung heroes of American wine, blending together Zinfandel, Alicante Bouschet, and Petite Sirah. These grapes were the life blood of the region before Cabernet Sauvignon took over in popularity, here they are given a new opportunity to shine together. And since Lodi is known for its old vine Zinfandel, it’s fitting that the Zin grapes used in this bottling come from nine blocks of own-rooted vines that date back to 1901. Lodi was also a historical hub for grape exchange — it’s where the Mondavis first landed in California. What we have here is a call back to the past and how wines were made before Prohibition. It’s literally history in a bottle. Beyond its intriguing heritage, this wine also packs such a strong punch for the price. It’s really expressive on the nose with aromas of black tea, crushed berries, and spice. The palate is soft and fleshy with deep, juicy notes of plums, raspberries, and black cherry. It's like drinking Lodi wine in the late early 20th century and it’s delicious.

Reviewed On: 04-07-2026
92
POINTS
St. Amant Winery Heritage Red 2023
From California’s Lodi AVA, St. Amant’s Heritage Red celebrates some of the unsung heroes of American wine, blending together Zinfandel, Alicante Bouschet, and Petite Sirah. These grapes were the life blood of the region before Cabernet Sauvignon took over in popularity, here they are given a new opportunity to shine together. And since Lodi is known for its old vine Zinfandel, it’s fitting that the Zin grapes used in this bottling come from nine blocks of own-rooted vines that date back to 1901. Lodi was also a historical hub for grape exchange — it’s where the Mondavis first landed in California. What we have here is a call back to the past and how wines were made before Prohibition. It’s literally history in a bottle. Beyond its intriguing heritage, this wine also packs such a strong punch for the price. It’s really expressive on the nose with aromas of black tea, crushed berries, and spice. The palate is soft and fleshy with deep, juicy notes of plums, raspberries, and black cherry. It's like drinking Lodi wine in the late early 20th century and it’s delicious.

Reviewed On: 04-07-2026