Reviews of Klinker Brick

2008 Klinker Brick Old Ghost Old Vine Zinfandel
90 PTS Wine Enthusiast
A big wine in every sense of the word - 15.9% alcohol, a touch of residual sugar, all American oak - but a pleasing example of what big, old-vine Lodi Zinfandel fruit can be when it's made well. Definitely rich and thick, even bacony, the wine is still lush with soft tannins and lots of chocolate and cherry crammed between cardamom and black pepper spice. Let it air. V.B. (9/1/2011) - 90 points

2009 Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel
91 PTS WILFRED WONG
(Tasted: August 31, 2011, Concord, CA USA) Medium deep ruby color; ripe berry aroma, intense and fine, excellent depth; medium bodied, firm and pleasing; ripe berry flavors; lingering finish. 91 PTS WILFRED WONG. With wines like this Lodi is sure to gain more and more attention; the '09 Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel delivers excellent and persistent, ripe berry flavors; long finish.

2009 Klinker Brick Old Ghost Zinfandel
92 PTS WILFRED WONG
(Tasted: August 31, 2011, Concord, CA USA) Deep ruby color; husky, rich, ripe fruit aroma with a hit of oak; full bodied, textured on the palate, juicy and rounded; dry, medium acidity, well balanced; ripe berry, juicy and fresh; lingering finish, juicy aftertaste. 92 PTS WILFRED WONG. Deftly combining ripe jam with sweet oak, the luxurious '09 Klinker Brick Old Ghost Old Vine Zinfandel shows that Lodi can make some of California's finest wines; simply fine!

2008 Klinker Brick Farrah Syrah
WINE ENTHUSIAST 91 Points

2007 Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel
Michael McVittie
Creedence Clearwater Revival sang about getting "stuck in Lodi again" and I can't think of a better place to be hung up in or on. Acres and acres of old vine Zinfandel, lovingly worked and cared for, producing rich, thick, palate-pleasing reds. Klinker Brick takes the top of its wine pyramid and bottles it for you! A must try is the 2007 Old Vine Zinfandel. A nose of deep black fruits and dusty chocolate-wood begin the taste experience. The palate is generous and rich with fruits. It's not rhubarb or raspberry, but deep, rich, soft and fat. The high alcohols are held nicely in check for a lengthy, juicy and tasty finish. Of course you need to grill something! Costs about $19.

2007 Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel
3 Wine Guys Blog- rave review Podcast #68listen to the podcast.

2007 Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel
WINETHROPOLOGY 4.5 Stars
"Pow! Rich, concentrated, and irresistible. Lick your lips and load up."

2008 Klinker Brick Farrah Syrah
WINETHROPOLOGY 4.5 Stars
"Sensational. Heavy velvet, serious, savory Syrah. A steal given its caliber."

2007 KLINKER BRICK Farrah Syrah
Wine Spectator, Feb 17, 2009 -Daily Pick $15-$30
Wine Enthusiast -89 Points
Wine Spectator -91 Points
Smart Buy Wine Spectator

2007 OLD GHOST Old Vine Zinfandel
Wine Enthusiast -90 Points

2006 OLD GHOST Old Vine Zinfandel
Wine Spectator - Web Issue -90 Points
"Ripe and concentrated, but retains a sense of finesse. Aromas of blueberry and licorice lead to dense, rich boysenberry, smoky cracked pepper and toasty espresso flavors. The tannins are burly but ripe. Best from 2010 through 2014. 1500 cases. - T"

2006 OLD GHOST Old Vine Zinfandel
Beverage Dynamics - Retail Wine Panel - FIVE-STARS 95 Points
"Nearly 100 year old vines produce small tight berries and a wine with lots of structure and tannin. Intense fruit, botanicals and a pepper finish. Brawney and elegant."

2006 Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel
Wine Spectator - June 2009 -87 Points
"Big and ripe, with a lingering sweetness, but remains appealing for its berry pie aromas and supple, spicy cherry and blackberry flavors. Drink Now. 20,000 cases made. - TF"

2005 Klinker Brick Farrah Syrah
3 Wine Guys Review The Podcast
"I thought this was a $40 bottle"; "I was blown away to see it for $17" - "A damn good syrah for the price", "Wow, Wow, Wow"

2005 Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel
WINNER! 3 wine guys, 2007 WINO-LYMPICS see the video

2005 Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel
The Wine Snob - 2007 Holiday Guide III - YUMMY!
"Wow... almost over the top with rich fruit. A blockbuster zin done very well."

2005 OLD GHOST Old Vine Zinfandel
Beverage Dynamics - Retail Wine Panel - FIVE-STARS 96 Points
"Muscular, full-bodied; this is what zinfandel strives for."

2004 Old Ghost, Old Vine Zinfadel
"89 An excellent Zinfandel from Lodi, this 2004 possesses plenty of briery, peppery, earthy fruit along with notions of plums and soy. Medium-bodied, rich, and pure, it should be consumed over the next 3-4 years. "
-Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2004 Old Ghost, Old Vine Zinfadel
"90 Generous, very keenly defined berry-like fruit gives great direction to the rich, sweetly oaked aromas of this tantalizing Zinfandel, and, even if it is biased to the ripeness of its provenance on the palate with flavors that are a bit less fruit than billed, we have no argument with the wine´s volume and depth. A streak of firming tannins provides a nice bit of grip and ensures several years of growth. One Puff, "
-Connoisseur´s Guide

2004 Old Ghost, Old Vine Zinfadel
"...it wins endorsement for its generous berry and plum fruit and for its well-managed ripeness. GOOD VALUE One Puff, "
-Connoisseur´s Guide

Klinker Brick Old Ghost, Lodi
"Phenomenal. About as good a bottle of zin that you'll ever drink. It's got all the intensity of the old-vine zin, but it has a lot of complexity, depth, good aromatics. That's what wine should be."
-Roger Riggs, Buyer at the Wine Bank in Downtown San Diego.

Recommendations in The San Diego Union-Tribune, Wednesday, July 19, 2006.


Klinker Brick Zinfandel Lodi Old Ghost Old Vine 2003 $35 - 89 Points, Wine Spectator
Lots of character in this hearty, rustic style. Deeply concentrated, with intensity and generous texture to a distinctive medley of pomegranate, cola, toasty rye and wild cherry flavors. Finishes with mouthcoating tannins that have a supple quality. Drink now through 2009. 1,500 cases made.
- J.L. The Wine Spectator, 11/15/05

KLINKER BRICK LODI ZIN '05 - I had a glass of this tonight at a restaurant. Dark purple/red in color. On the nose, I picked up a lot of dark fruit and zinny spice. In the mouth, this was fairly "cool weather like' compact, yet full-bodied with a terrific finish. Not as port like as the '04. For a Lodi designation, I didn't pick up a lot of heat, rather it's verry balanced and tasty. For a retail of about $15, this is a definite QPR that I'll add to my QPR rotation. 91pts
-BARRY SUNDERLAND - Mark Squires' Bulletin Boad on eRobertParker.com

Klinker Brick Winery 2002 Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi
"Best of Class" - One of the “top Zinfandels” from Lodi.
- San Francisco Chronicle, 1/05

Klinker Brick Winery 2001 Old Vine Lodi - 88 Points, The Wine Advocate
A strong effort from Lodi, this dense ruby/purple-colored Zinfandel reveals a briery, crushed berry-scented nose with notions of incense and earth in the background. Full-bodied and powerful, with sweet tannin and well-integrated acidity, this lusty, heady effort will provide immense pleasure over the next 1-2 years.
- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 10/31/03

Klinker Brick Winery 2001 Old Vine Zinfadel (Lodi) - 89 Points, Wine Enthusiast
A full-bodied wine, with dark, plush plum, black cherry, tobacco, vanilla, chocolate, spice and anise flavors. Tannins are big, ripe and supple, while the finish is moderate in length. A fine effort from old vines and a relatively new winery.
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Buying Guide, 11/03

Klinker Brick Zinfandel Lodi Old Vine 2001 - 88 Points, Wine Spectator
A dense, muscular expression of Zinfandel. Gobs of blackberry and wild berry fruit, vanilla, spice and a hint of pepper are persistent. Drink now through 2005. 1,648 cases made.
- J.L. The Wine Spectator, 5/31/03