Named for the original 1896 plantings, the Old Patch Red has remained the all time favorite among legions of Trentadue fans for over three decades. Some of these vines are still producing today. Although the blend composition varies slightly with the vintage, the main idea of pre-Prohibition style of field blend based on Zin, Petite Sirah and Carignane remains the same. The blend is 70% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Sirah, 5.5% Carignane and 4.5% Syrah. The predominance of Zin in the blend brings in jammy, peppery, black cherry and strawberry aromas with spicy herbal nuances. Further aeration reveals deeper and more complex layers of plums, brown sugar, graphite and earthy, dusty undertones. The mouth feel reveals no hard edges, with a juicy middle but shows a solid tannin core suggesting a good aging potential.
- GOLD - 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
- GOLD - 2007 California State Fair
- GOLD - 2007 San Francisco International Wine Competition
- GOLD - 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
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