7 Deadly Zins Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel
7 Deadly Zins Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel is California's most sinful Zin value — 750mL at 15% ABV, the 2022 vintage blended from seven old-vine vineyards in the Lodi appellation and aged 12 months in American oak — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 15%
- Size: 750mL
- Vintage: 2022
- Blend: Old Vine Zinfandel with a touch of Petite Sirah (~95/5), 12 months in American oak
- Origin: Lodi Appellation, California — fruit from seven old-vine vineyards; certified sustainable (Lodi Rules)
- Producer: 7 Deadly Wines, owned by The Wine Group (brand founded 2002, acquired from Michael David Winery)
Seven Vineyards, Seven Sins
Wrath. Greed. Envy. Vanity. Sloth. Gluttony. Lust. The two Phillips brothers blended fruit from seven superior Lodi vineyards and named the wine for the seven deadly sins of their Catholic-school upbringing — and America has been buying it by the case since 2002, making it one of the country's best-selling Zinfandels. The formula is old-vine concentration: gnarled Lodi vines, a touch of Petite Sirah for structure, and a year in American oak for vanilla and spice. Explore the wine collection at Del Mesa Liquor, browse red wines, or see more 7 Deadly Zins.
Tasting Notes
Brilliant ruby with medium-to-full body. The nose is wildly enthusiastic — dancing notes of currants, black cherry, plum and vanilla, with fresh ground pepper and spice. The palate is brimming with spiced blackberry and cherry, dried cranberry and date, chocolate cake and wood smoke, trailing into a long, easy finish of spicy pepper, toffee and a slice of warm boysenberry pie.
How to Enjoy
Decant 30 minutes and serve at cool room temperature — this is BBQ wine: ribs, brisket, burgers, anything with smoke and char. It also loves a hard-cheese board.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vintage is 7 Deadly Zins Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel?
The 2022 vintage, at 15% ABV.
Why is it called 7 Deadly Zins?
The wine blends fruit from seven old-vine Lodi vineyards, and the name plays on the seven deadly sins — the Phillips brothers' Catholic-school upbringing.
What grapes are in 7 Deadly Zins?
Old Vine Zinfandel with a touch of Petite Sirah (~95/5), aged 12 months in American oak.
Who makes 7 Deadly Zins?
The 7 Deadly Wines brand, owned by The Wine Group — founded in 2002 and acquired from Michael David Winery.
Sinfully good Zin, angelic price — order 7 Deadly Zins Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.