Old Vine

Granite Hill Old Vine Zinfandel

Awards25, Old Vine, Reviews, Tesco, USA, Zinfandel

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Simon Judge

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22 August 2025

This was my favourite red at a recent Tesco press tasting and one I was keen to revisit in more detail. From Lodi in California, this wine is a blend of 75% Zinfandel, 15% Teroldego and 10% other varieties, made by the Kautz family and is vegan. Its name reflects the rocky, granite-rich soils where…
Old Vine Conference

Old Vine, Past Tastings

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Simon Judge

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19 June 2025

In mid-June 2025, I attended the Old Vine Conference trade and media wine tasting in London. The Old Vine Conference works to raise awareness, deepen understanding and build support for the global old vine movement. It champions the development of a recognised global category for wines made from old vines, lending structure and momentum to…
Bellingham Old Vine Chenin Blanc

Old Vine, Reviews, Sainsbury’s, South Africa

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Simon Judge

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16 June 2025

Bellingham Old Vine Chenin Blanc stood out when I first discovered at a Sainsbury’s press wine tasting. It is new to their range and was easily one of the highlights of the event. Once found only in independent wine merchants, it has now found its way onto supermarket shelves, making it more accessible. The wine…
Alain Grignon, Réserve Vieilles Vignes Carignan

France, Majestic, Old Vine, Reviews

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Simon Judge

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25 March 2025

Sourced from old vines, some over a hundred years in age, in the village of Limoux, within the Languedoc region of southern France, this 2023 vintage wine is a great example of 100% Carignan. However, the age of the vines is a crucial factor here. ‘Vieilles Vignes’ means ‘old vines’ that help lend the wine…
Understanding Old Vines

Articles, Old Vine

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Simon Judge

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10 February 2025

Old vines have long captivated the imagination of wine enthusiasts and producers alike, often associated with wines of exceptional quality and character. But what exactly constitutes an ‘old vine’ and do these venerable plants truly produce superior wines? This aspect of viticulture is both intriguing and complex, requiring an understanding of the term itself and…
Three Finger Jack Old Vine Zinfandel

Majestic, Old Vine, Reviews, USA, Zinfandel

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Simon Judge

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19 November 2024

This wine, from California, takes its name from the notorious gunslinger Three Finger Jack, a figure from California’s Gold Rush era of the 1800s. Made as an homage to his bold spirit, the wine is aged in a combination of French and American oak, enhancing its depth and complexity. This 2020 vintage offers inviting aromas…
Hacienda Uvanis, Garnacha Old Vines

Lidl, Old Vine, Reviews, Spain

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Simon Judge

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27 October 2024

I often buy wines that have caught my eye during press tastings and I first spotted this one at a Lidl press tasting early in 2024. It has been sitting around for a while, being overlooked as newer wines arrived. However, I decided to open it on a whim and was amazed by how good…
Canyon Springs Old Vine Zinfandel

Aldi, Old Vine, Reviews, USA, Zinfandel

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Simon Judge

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9 January 2024

The Canyon Springs Old Vine Zinfandel 2020 is bottled and cellared by the rather elusive Eagle Rock Vineyards, as I couldn’t find much about them online. However, with a commendable 3.9 score on Vivino, it’s clear this wine is popular among tasters. At first, the wine greets you with an inviting bouquet of red berries….
Ravenswood Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel

Asda, Iceland, Majestic, Morrisons, Ocado, Old Vine, Reviews, Tesco, Zinfandel

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Simon Judge

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15 September 2023

Ravenswood, once a revered producer closely linked with the renowned winemaker and owner, Joel Peterson, has seen a series of transitions. Initially acquired by Constellation for $149 million, it was later bundled with other brands and sold to the large wine conglomerate, Gallo, in 2021 for $1.7 billion. It’s essential to note that while the…

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