Zinfandel 2023 - Lodi, CA

Points: 98 | Amador County | Limited Vintage
Vol.
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14.8
%
ML.
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ml
Type.
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Red
Regular Price
$
51.99
Wine Club Pricing
$
47.99
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Spenker Ranch | Lodi AVA | First Vintage Release

Be among the first to taste Cellar Beast’s debut Zinfandel—an electrifying new addition sourced from the historic Spenker Ranch in Lodi, CA. This 2023 vintage captures everything we love about California Zin: ripe dark fruit, lush texture, and a bold, spicy finish. Aged in neutral oak to showcase the vineyard’s natural intensity, it bursts with blackberry, plum, and a hint of cracked pepper. Whether you're firing up the grill or hosting friends for pizza night, this wine delivers serious flavor and easy charm. Our first Lodi release is here—and it won’t be for long. Stock up while it lasts.

About this Wine

ABV: 14.8

ML: 750

AVA: Lodi, CA (Spenker Ranch)

Oaking/Aging Notes: Aged in neutral oak to preserve bold fruit character

Why You'll Love this Wine

Bold and Bursting with Flavor: Packed with ripe blackberry, plum, and black pepper, this Zinfandel delivers concentrated dark fruit wrapped in smooth tannins and subtle spice.

Classic Lodi Character: The 2023 vintage from Spenker Ranch captures everything we love about Lodi—warm-climate ripeness, old-vine depth, and bold varietal expression.

Perfect for Food Lovers: From BBQ pork ribs to spicy sausage pizza and aged cheddar, this Zinfandel is built for bold flavors and hearty dishes. A must-have for lovers of rich, fruit-driven reds.

Recommended Food Pairings

BBQ Pork Ribs: The wine’s ripe blackberry and plum flavors shine alongside the smoky-sweet richness of saucy pork ribs.

Spicy Italian Sausage Pizza: Zinfandel’s bold fruit and spice effortlessly match the intensity of fennel sausage and charred crust.

Aged Cheddar or Manchego: These firm, flavorful cheeses pair well with the wine’s warm spice and smooth tannins, resulting in a satisfying finish.

Winemakers Notes

Winemaker: Mark Pagliaro, winemaker

The 2023 Zinfandel is a bold California original. Sourced from Lodi’s historic Spenker Ranch, this vintage delivers the full-throttle character you expect from the region—bursting with ripe dark fruit, balanced by smooth tannins and a hint of spice. Powerful yet approachable, it’s a standout expression of Zinfandel with a distinctly Cellar Beast edge.

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Tasting Notes
About This Wine

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2023 Lodi Zinfandel bottle – bold California red wine from Spenker Ranch by Cellar Beast Winehouse
Zinfandel 2023 - Lodi, CA
Zinfandel 2023 - Lodi, CA
Zinfandel 2023 - Lodi, CA

Special Notes About Region and Varietal

Sourced from the historic Spenker Ranch in Lodi, California, our 2023 Zinfandel reflects the bold identity of this renowned Zinfandel-producing region. Lodi’s Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot days and cooling Delta breezes, provides for full phenolic ripeness while preserving the varietal’s natural acidity. The sandy loam soils of Spenker Ranch, combined with old-vine character, contribute to small, concentrated berries that deliver deep color, rich dark fruit, and spicy complexity. This combination of a warm climate, well-drained soils, and time-tested vineyard practices enables Cellar Beast to craft a Zinfandel that is both intense and refined, showcasing the classic power and approachability for which Lodi is known.

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Zinfandel 2023 - Lodi, CA

This bold Zinfandel bursts with ripe blackberry, plum, and spice, capturing the warmth of Lodi’s sun-soaked vineyards. Smooth tannins and rich fruit create a powerful, polished finish.

Price

51.99

/ bottle

Only 92 Bottles Remaining

Smooth & Fruit-Forward

Bright & Crisp

Light & Elegant

Bold & Structured

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Sommelier Tasting Notes

This Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve reveals layers of dark blackberry, cassis, and subtle cocoa supported by elegant tannins and a long, structured finish.


The wine balances depth and complexity while maintaining remarkable smoothness, making it ideal for both special occasions and memorable dinners.


Crafted in small batches, this vintage reflects the distinctive character of Red Heaven Vineyard in Washington’s Yakima Valley.

Key Tasting Details

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Vineyard

Red Heaven Vineyard

Region

Yakima Valley

Body

Full-bodied

Finish

Long and structured

Vineyard & Winemaking Story

From Premier Vineyard to Pennsylvania Craftsmanship

Each vintage begins with grapes sourced from exceptional vineyards across the West Coast. These grapes are transported to Pennsylvania where our winemaking team carefully crafts each wine on-site.

This hands-on process allows us to combine outstanding vineyard fruit with meticulous winemaking techniques, resulting in wines that reflect both the vineyard and the passion behind every bottle.

Our Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is produced in extremely limited quantities, allowing our team to focus on balance, depth, and expression.

Food Pairings

Perfect Food Pairings

This Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with rich and savory dishes.

Grilled ribeye steak

Braised short ribs

Aged cheddar

Lamb chops

Dark chocolate dessertsa

Scarcity

Limited Production Vintage

This wine is part of a limited production vintage. Once these bottles are sold, this exact vintage will not return.
Wine club members receive early access to many of our limited releases before they become available to the public.

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