Tell me about Renwood 2001 Zinfandel Old Vine?

Question

I bought a magnum of it at a charity auction. When should I drink it? What do you suggest pairing it with? What is your review of the wine?

Answer 1

Renwood are one of the finest producers of Zinfandel. While this is not one of their most expensive ones, I think you'll find it a real treat. Wine in magnums age more slowly than in ordinary bottles, and I think you could enjoy this now or keep it for a further 5 years with no problem.

I suggest pairing it with a steak -- I find Zin and steak make a great pair. And invite some friends to help you enjoy it.

The winery has this info on that vintage and the medals etc it has won -- see http://www.renwood.com/ourwines.cfm?id=69

Answer 2

Well, I would decant some of it and see if its drinkable because it's not the best.

If you can't drink it you can cook with it but a magnum is a lot of wine - you can put a cork in it and keep it in a dark closet and make a lot of Coq au vin and beef bourganion - you can make wine jelly too if you are a cooking person.

Oh, put a bunch of it in a pan and simmer for a hour or more to make a wine reduction - great on a lot of dishes and for sauces

Maybe it will turn to vinegar after time and that will be a good thing.