| Rating | 93 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Zinfandel |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Appellation |
Livermore Valley San Francisco Bay Central Coast California USA |
| ABV | 15.5% |
| Price | $42.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-10-20 |
Perfect For
Drinking Outside the Lines, Holiday Meals, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Merlot , Zinfandel
Wood Family Big Wood Zinfandel 2023 Review
Livermore Valley is a unique AVA in that many of the wineries are still family-owned. Rhonda and Michael Wood began their journey here in 2000, focusing on small-batch boutique wines after years in the airline industry. The “Big Wood” Zinfandel is aged in 25 percent new oak for 17 months, adding texture and a notes of spice and mocha. The palate has a slight sweet kiss, with ripe plums and blackberries wrapped in notes of nutmeg, clove, and dark chocolate.
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