A recent wine class theme was Lodi. I had just received my first shipment of Carol Shelton wines, including a 2018 Lodi Zinfandel! Bingo! But then I was looking at the wine selections at Grove Market right here in PG and found this Boneshaker Zinfandel. As I did my research, I quickly learned this label is part of the Hahn Family of wines! A Lodi wine from a Monterey winemaker! I decided to open this one for our class.
From Hahn’s Boneshaker Trade Page: “Older vines, make bolder Zinfandels. Bruella Vineyard and Fathom Ranch are owned by Jason and Kimberly Eells, whose multi-generational family has sold grapes to Hahn Family Wines for over 20 years. These vineyards produce exceptional grapes with a character only found in California, yirlding Zinfandel as rich and spicy as their history.”
2018 Boneshaker Old Vine Zinfandel, Mokelumne River AVA, Lodi, 15% ABV, $20 (#265*)
About the Boneshaker from Hahn : “The quintessential Lodi Zin, Boneshaker is unapologetically big and attractively approachable. The wine’s rich, intense profile comes from gnarled, 50+ year old vines that produce fewer clusters and small berries with highly concentrated flavor and character that offer intense dark fruits, vanilla and spice in the glass.”
Winemaker’s Notes (same link above): “A vibrant ruby red in color in the glass, this 2018 Zinfandel opens with aromas of cherry, toasted oak, a hint of leather and spice notes. On the palate, perfectly ripe red berry fruit flavors are accompanied by a seamless structure, gentle lingering spice flavors, and toasty finish.” 18,000 cases produced.
My Review: Inky ruby in the glass. A perfumey dark cherry on the nose with dark berries, plum and spice on the palate. Let this one open up to experience its full richness. March 2021
I purchased this for $19.50 at Grove Market. You can find it on the web for less quite easily at places including Total Wine – but I didn’t have to pay shipping!
Hahn Tasting Rooms are located a their estate in the Santa Lucia Highlands, as well as in Carmel Plaza. They are open by reservation only – you can find more information here.
*Refers to wines tasted while Sheltering in Place on Sharon’s personal Facebook group “Sharon’s Central Coast (Monterey) Wine Blog” – including non-Central Coast wines.
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