Winemaker Notes
Earthquake’s deep violet color gives way to an outburst of black fruits, red currant, anise and vanilla on the nose. Rich and weighty in the mouth, laden with dark blackberry fruit, mocha, savory spice and cinnamon that carry through a sleek lengthy finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
A polished texture and a complex, complete flavor profile give this full-bodied wine a wonderful presence. It offers a bit of restraint to the opulent black-cherry and blueberry flavors while subtle oak accents frame rather than coat the fruit.
Lodi is justifiably lauded for its old vine Zinfandels, but it is a production powerhouse when it comes to Cabernet Sauvignon. Lodi and its surrounding area (San Joaquin County) rank third in the state in acres planted to Cab, behind Napa and Paso Robles/San Luis Obispo County. But in total tons crushed Lodi is number one by a wide margin, surpassing Napa and Paso combined. In other words, Lodi produces more Cabernet Sauvignon than anywhere else in the U.S. This more volume-driven approach to viticulture makes possible the value-oriented bottlings that so many wine drinkers reach for on an everyday basis. These offer the varietal’s classic profile of dark fruit, oak influence, subtle herbal and green pepper notes and solid structure. Try Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon from wineries like Cosentino, Ironstone, Lapis Luna and The Federalist.