| Rating | 90 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Zinfandel |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Appellation |
Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.7% |
| Price | $22.00 Value Pick |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2025-10-27 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Holiday Meals, Pleasing A Crowd
Drink If You Like
Primitivo, Syrah / Shiraz , Zinfandel
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Old Vines Zinfandel 2022 Review
It’s Thanksgiving — or any big dinner for that matter — and you're in a pinch. You need a few bottles of well priced quality wine from a store that’s still open. This is your lifeline. It’s affordable and widely distributed. It’s a very solid old vine Zin from Sonoma with a savory nose and pops of black and blue fruit. The palate is balanced and even with soft tannins and good fruit depth. Crowd pleaser 100 percent.
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