The 2022 Fanucchi Wood Road Zinfandel Old Vine is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of juicy blackberries and baked plums on the nose open out to suggestions of unsmoked cigars, dried rose, tilled soil, and wild fungi. The full-bodied palate is dense and muscular, with a rock solid structure of grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and earthy. The vines were planted over 100 years ago and have been trained up to chest level to increase air circulation and sun exposure for the berries.
96 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Apr 2024)
A briar patch in a glass, this is a zesty, old-school Zin, with wild berry and black cherry flavors framed by chunky chocolate, espresso and green peppercorn accents. Ends with appealingly rustic tannins. Drink now through 2035. 244 cases made.
94 points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator (May 2025)