Lodi Winemaker Ryan Leeman comments on his Lodi Zin... After years of playing second fiddle to the so called “King” Cabernet, Zinfandel has finally become trendy, and in Lodi is the undisputed champion among champions. This Zinfandel fruit was hand selected from the first vineyard John Van Ruiten planted over 50 years ago and is among the families most prized grapes. Our 2008 Old Vine Zinfandel is packed full of blackberry, cherry and blueberry jam with barrel flavors contributing aromas of coffee, cedar, and finishing with anise. http://www.vrwinery.com/products/2008-VAN-RUITEN-VINEYARDS-OLD-VINE-ZINFANDEL.html