The Rubus Project was created by Fran Kysela as a way to source & sell incredible wines at value prices. All wines in this international project are hand-selected by Fran Kysela. Rubus wines are fruit driven, true-to-type values that over deliver - a true representation of quality for the consumer at an excellent price.
Zinfandel was one of the first grape varieties to be planted in the area during the California Gold Rush, therefore it holds a special place in Lodi’s history as a winegrowing region. The vines are naturally low-yielding due to their age, and they consistently produce high quality fruit.
Ruby red in color, with red fruit, raspberry, and spice on the nose. This wine is medium in body, with notes of ripe cherry, cedar box, cinnamon, anise, black pepper, and hint of smoke on the palate. It has a long, silky finish.
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-Wine & Spirits Magazine (Summer 2023), 90 pts
"Seriously flavorful and appealing, this full-bodied wine virtually overflows with luscious blackberry, strawberry and maple flavors on a broad mouthcoating texture. It has good concentration, breadth and a lingering finish. - Jim GORDON"
- Wine Enthusiast (October 1st 2019), 90 pts
- Wine Enthusiast (April 2019), 90 pts - BEST BUY
-Wine & Spirits Magazine (August 2018), 90 pts, Best Buy
"I loved the 2016 Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi. This beauty boasts a huge nose of ripe plums, incense, sandalwood, and spice that carries to a medium-bodied Zinfandel that has plenty of fruit yet stays balanced and elegant, with fine tannins. It’s a total charmer and should drink nicely for 3-5 years."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019), 89 pts
"Fresh blackberry and cherry character is packed into this concentrated but rather soft and sweet wine. It has that signature wild berry aroma of the variety, then flavors are rich, the texture broad and the body full."
- Wine Enthusiast (August 2015), 88 pts
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