Seghesio Family Vineyards was founded by Edoardo Seghesio, an Italian immigrant who arrived in Sonoma County in 1886. He planted his first Zinfandel vines in 1895, laying the foundation for what would become one of California’s most respected producers of Zinfandel and Italian varietals. Despite challenges like Prohibition, the family sustained the business, with Angela Seghesio continuing operations after Edoardo’s death. In 1993, the winery refocused on premium wine production, and today, Seghesio farms over 300 acres across Sonoma County, maintaining a legacy of five generations and more than 125 vintages.
Bold and spicy with rich, briary fruit, their Old Vine Zinfandel showcases the complexity and intensity that only truly old vines can yield. For Seghesio, “Old Vine” means that the vines are at least 50 years old, and they source grapes for this wine from exceptional vineyards that are closer to 75 years old on average.
This wine invites you in with layered aromatics of black plum, dried fig, clay earth, garrigue, and cardamom spice, complemented by a quintessential briar patch of red raspberry, blackberry, and black cherry. The luscious, mouth-filling entry evokes chocolate cherry cordial, leading into a juicy, supple mid-palate with mouthwatering acidity and hints of baking spice. The finish is rich and velvety, with mature, age-worthy tannins that provide balance and structure. Beautifully crafted, this Old Vine Zinfandel pairs perfectly with Beef Braciole, mushroom sugo, and cherry balsamic pork tenderloin.
Blend: 83% Zinfandel, 7% Petite Sirah, 5% Carignane, 3% Alicante Bouschet, 2% Mixed Reds
92 Wine Spectator An old-school Zin that's loaded with zest and briar patch, plus raspberry, savory anise and white pepper flavors that end with snappy tannins. Drink now through 2033.
