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Gnekow 2000 Nies Old Vine Carignane (Lodi)

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Price $14

Any century-old vines that remain in California must be paid attention to. This wine celebrates a varietal usually thought of as inferior. But the wine is intense and thought-provoking. It’s dark in color and in tone, with flavors of plums, black cherries and dark chocolate, and very dry. It’s too soft in acidity, and would earn extra points if it were crisper. But… — S.H. (12/1/2002)

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Gnekow 2011 Kristen’s Rosé

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Price $10

This is dark in color and heavy for a rosé, with the medium body more akin to a red wine. It’s strong in cherry, raspberry, cola and spice flavors. Nice to drink now with smoked meats. — S.H. (6/1/2013)

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Gnekow 2004 Campus Oaks Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi)

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Price $12

This Zin is off-dry to sweet, with a taste like sugared Lipton tea. Soft and simple. — S.H. (11/15/2007)

Most Reviewed Designations

Campus Oaks Old Vine Kristen’s Nies Old Vine

Most Reviewed Varietals

Carignane Rosé Zinfandel

2010 Pence Ranch Westslope

This is sourced from the winery's steepest and most wind-exposed blocks…

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