Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin 2018
Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin 2018 is a 750mL Zinfandel from Lodi, California, grown on gnarled, head-trained old vines — some of the oldest in California — and made by Delicato Family Wines. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Size: 750mL
- Grape: Zinfandel (no official 2018 blend published)
- Origin: Lodi, California
- Vines: Old, free-standing head-trained vines — the gnarled vines the brand is named for
- Production: Cool early-morning harvest; fermented with a gentle warm-up; racked onto French and American oak
- Vintage: 2018 (per the product title; see applier flag)
Named for the Vines Themselves
Gnarly Head takes its name from the gnarled, free-standing, head-trained vines of Lodi — old Zinfandel vines, some planted over a century ago, that producer Delicato Family Wines (family-owned since 1924) describes as among the oldest in California. Old vines yield fewer clusters of small berries with intense dark-fruit flavour; the fruit is picked early in the morning while cool, fermented with a gentle warm-up, and racked onto French and American oak for concentration and complexity. Browse the brand on the Gnarly Head vendor page and more California reds in our red wine collection.
Tasting Notes
Per the producer: aromas centred on blackberry bramble, juicy plum, and toasted oak; a medium-bodied palate with balanced acidity and supple tannins.
How to Enjoy
Serve at cool room temperature, around 16–18°C, with barbecue, burgers, grilled sausages, or tomato-based pasta — Zinfandel's brambly fruit is built for smoke and char. More grill-ready reds are in our wine collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin come from?
Lodi, California, from old head-trained Zinfandel vines — the gnarled vines that give the brand its name.
Who makes Gnarly Head wines?
Delicato Family Wines, a family-owned California winery founded in 1924.
What food pairs with Old Vine Zinfandel?
Barbecue, burgers, grilled meats, and rich tomato sauces — anything that meets its dark fruit and supple tannins halfway.
Old vines, big flavour — order Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin 2018 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.