Predator Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2018

Ratings on Delectable

Matt Finelli

This Zinfandel from Predator makes me feel like I’m on a stroll through Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, stalked by flavors of tobacco, jam, cherry, spice, and everything nice. Umpa Lumpa’s chanting songs of intoxication and merriment lull me into bliss. This Zinfandel is the golden ticket.

This Zinfandel from Predator makes me feel like I’m on a stroll through Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, stalked by flavors of tobacco, jam, cherry, spice, and everything nice. Umpa Lumpa’s chanting songs of intoxication and merriment lull me into bliss. This Zinfandel is the golden ticket.

9.5

Bri Malaspino

Very light body for a Zin—thin with more red color than I expect from a zin. VERY smoky/peppery. Very alcoholic tasting. Nothing I expect from a zin. I’m not going to finish it.

Very light body for a Zin—thin with more red color than I expect from a zin. VERY smoky/peppery. Very alcoholic tasting. Nothing I expect from a zin. I’m not going to finish it.

6.1

Adam Long

Dry, good unaerated, smoke ‘n oak, medium-bodied, decent tannins and a bit of fruit. Likely good for mulling.

Dry, good unaerated, smoke ‘n oak, medium-bodied, decent tannins and a bit of fruit. Likely good for mulling.

9.1

Rick & Connie

Very good - berry and cedar - finishes dry.

Very good - berry and cedar - finishes dry.

9.0

Meg O’Keefe-Plummer

Pretty light for a Zin. Lots of spicy, hint of smoke.

Pretty light for a Zin. Lots of spicy, hint of smoke.

8.4

Chrissy O'Hara

Really good and weird - you want an ‘interesting red’ hooo boy

Really good and weird - you want an ‘interesting red’ hooo boy

9.5

Sarah E

Sweet but woodsy.

Sweet but woodsy.

8.5

Chantel Marie Rivera

This was delicious. If it was $60 a bottle, I would give it a 7.5-8. But it’s only $15, so it gets an A! Wasn’t as light as a typical red zin. I would enjoy this year round. This is going to be a great weekday sipper.

This was delicious. If it was $60 a bottle, I would give it a 7.5-8. But it’s only $15, so it gets an A! Wasn’t as light as a typical red zin. I would enjoy this year round. This is going to be a great weekday sipper.

9.0

Ryan McClellan

Honestly...purchased this wine for pallet training and honing blinding skills....but this is a nice diversion from the acid and tannin bombs we’ve been having. Stewed jammy fruits, peach yogurt and some wintergreen. Nice change of pace and quite enjoyable

Honestly...purchased this wine for pallet training and honing blinding skills....but this is a nice diversion from the acid and tannin bombs we’ve been having. Stewed jammy fruits, peach yogurt and some wintergreen. Nice change of pace and quite enjoyable

8.6

Deborah Lyman

Bold, fruity with just the right amount of smokiness. Like sipping it by itself but have also paired with with beef and Chicken Marsala.

Bold, fruity with just the right amount of smokiness. Like sipping it by itself but have also paired with with beef and Chicken Marsala.

9.3

Location

  • 401 N Great Neck Rd 118
    Virginia Beach, VA 23454

  • Hours:
    9-5 Monday - Friday
    10 - 2 Saturday
    Closed Sunday

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