Klinker Brick Winery
Mokelumne River, California
Taste a delicious 90 Point Zinfandel that was an editor's choice from Wine Enthusiast magazine.
ABOUT THIS WINE:
![Klinker Brick Winery](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/2768/mobile/P1KBWOVZIN_Klinker_Brick_Winery_OV_Zin_LABEL.png?1604534539)
Klinker Brick Winery
Old Vine Zinfandel
This is the Klinker Brick flagship Zinfandel, and it's made from vineyard blocks with up to 120 years old vines. Classic techniques of barrel fermentation and a more judicious time on the grape skins provide a balanced structure to help counter this lush region. They pick early in the morning when temperatures are very mild. Each hand-picked Zinfandel block is hand sorted in the vineyard. Once at the winery, the grapes are de-stemmed, gently crushed, and put into tanks, where after a time, the wine is drained, and the skins are gently pressed. Each vineyard lot is kept separately in barrels for maturation. The resulting wine is lush and complex.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GABOUT THIS WINE
![Klinker Brick Winery](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/2768/mobile/P1KBWOVZIN_Klinker_Brick_Winery_OV_Zin_LABEL.png?1604534539)
Klinker Brick Winery
Old Vine Zinfandel
This is the Klinker Brick flagship Zinfandel, and it's made from vineyard blocks with up to 120 years old vines. Classic techniques of barrel fermentation and a more judicious time on the grape skins provide a balanced structure to help counter this lush region. They pick early in the morning when temperatures are very mild. Each hand-picked Zinfandel block is hand sorted in the vineyard. Once at the winery, the grapes are de-stemmed, gently crushed, and put into tanks, where after a time, the wine is drained, and the skins are gently pressed. Each vineyard lot is kept separately in barrels for maturation. The resulting wine is lush and complex.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, G![Klinker Brick Winery](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/2768/desktop/P1KBWOVZIN_Klinker_Brick_Winery_OV_Zin_LABEL.png?1604534539)
WINE REGION:
![Outline of Mokelumne River](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2745/normal/California_Central_Valley.png?1616011053)
Mokelumne River
The Mokelumne River appellation is tucked into southern Lodi in California's Central Valley. The region is home to nearly half of all winegrowing acreage in Lodi, most of which is Zinfandel. Some of the Zinfandel plantings are considered to be "old vine," indicating that they are some of the region's original vines and can be up to 50 years old. Broadly, Lodi is considered to be a hot Mediterranean climate, but the Mokelumne River appellation is actually the coolest during the growing season of all sub-appellations. Sandy loamy soils make the region uniquely special, and winemakers flock to grow beautiful wines in the area.
WINE REGION
![Outline of Mokelumne River](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2745/normal/California_Central_Valley.png?1616011053)
Mokelumne River
The Mokelumne River appellation is tucked into southern Lodi in California's Central Valley. The region is home to nearly half of all winegrowing acreage in Lodi, most of which is Zinfandel. Some of the Zinfandel plantings are considered to be "old vine," indicating that they are some of the region's original vines and can be up to 50 years old. Broadly, Lodi is considered to be a hot Mediterranean climate, but the Mokelumne River appellation is actually the coolest during the growing season of all sub-appellations. Sandy loamy soils make the region uniquely special, and winemakers flock to grow beautiful wines in the area.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
![Klinker Brick Winery 2016 Old Vine Zinfandel](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/2769/desktop/P1KBWOVZIN_Klinker_Brick_Winery_OV_Zin_Bottle_Shot.png?1604534558)
Pairs well with…
Barbecue, Marinated Steak, Roasted Vegetables
Pairs well with…
Barbecue, Marinated Steak, Roasted Vegetables
FLAVOR PROFILE
![Klinker Brick Winery 2016 Old Vine Zinfandel](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/2769/desktop/P1KBWOVZIN_Klinker_Brick_Winery_OV_Zin_Bottle_Shot.png?1604534558)
Pairs well with…
Barbecue, Marinated Steak, Roasted Vegetables
Pairs well with…
Barbecue, Marinated Steak, Roasted Vegetables
TASTING NOTES:
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2628/normal/tobacco.png?1538088420)
Tobacco
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2622/normal/raspberries.png?1538088413)
Raspberry
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2593/normal/cherry.png?1538088419)
Cherry
Delta breezes and the associated fog allow them to retain above average acidity for the region, providing notes of bright cherry and raspberry. Barrel fermentation brings additional structure to this thin skin varietal. The extremely low yields of century-old vineyards bring forth notes of sweet tobacco and cocoa. The result is a balanced and complex Zinfandel perfect for both Summer barbeques and Fall fire pits.
TASTING NOTES
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2628/normal/tobacco.png?1538088420)
Tobacco
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2622/normal/raspberries.png?1538088413)
Raspberry
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2593/normal/cherry.png?1538088419)
Cherry
Delta breezes and the associated fog allow them to retain above average acidity for the region, providing notes of bright cherry and raspberry. Barrel fermentation brings additional structure to this thin skin varietal. The extremely low yields of century-old vineyards bring forth notes of sweet tobacco and cocoa. The result is a balanced and complex Zinfandel perfect for both Summer barbeques and Fall fire pits.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
![large bunches of red grapes on the vine](/static/1194e56820adfeee543f9cb0c258b6e1/524cb/grapes-1.jpg)
Klinker Brick Winery
The Felten family are 5th generation grape growers in the Lodi region and continue the tradition of cultivating "old vine" Zinfandel in the vineyards their ancestors planted in the early 1900s. With a dedication to quality and passionate winemaking, Klinker Brick is worth seeking out.
ABOUT THE BRAND
![large bunches of red grapes on the vine](/static/1194e56820adfeee543f9cb0c258b6e1/524cb/grapes-1.jpg)
Klinker Brick Winery
The Felten family are 5th generation grape growers in the Lodi region and continue the tradition of cultivating "old vine" Zinfandel in the vineyards their ancestors planted in the early 1900s. With a dedication to quality and passionate winemaking, Klinker Brick is worth seeking out.