Scherrer Winery Old & Mature Vines Zinfandel, Alexander Valley, USA 2018

“Scherrer Vineyard Old & Mature Vines Zinfandel” 2018 (Alexander Valley, USA) is a benchmark example of old-vine Sonoma Zinfandel made in a remarkably restrained, traditional style. Sourced from the family’s historic Scherrer Vineyard—some vines planted as early as 1912—this wine is crafted by Fred Scherrer, who is known for one of the most elegant, age-worthy interpretations of Zinfandel in California. The 2018 vintage was bottled unfiltered and unfined to preserve purity and site expression.

In the glass, it shows bright cherry, red raspberry, plum, cracked pepper, and subtle bramble, with hints of rose petal and savory underbrush. Unlike the typical jammy, high-octane style, Scherrer’s approach is more claret-like, structured, and balanced, with fine tannins and a lifted, food-friendly finish.