The history of Marietta Cellars goes over 40 years. It is a true American success story that merits the attention of every red wine drinker who wants to drink exceptional wines at fair prices. Marietta Cellars was founded by Chris Bilbro in 1978. After Chris passed away his son Scot took over most of the responsibilities of running the winery.
Old Vine Red (OVR) is a proprietary red wine made to replicate the field blends of many of the old vineyards in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Predominantly comprised of Zinfandel, OVR is a multi vintage blend. The lot # represents the current version of this wine.
Purple in color. 13.5% ABV. Dark fruits, leather and cocoa on the nose. Full bodied with strong acidity. Big, rich and powerful. Black cherry, blackberry, cassis and pepper on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish with prominent tannins. An old school field blend that has the stuffing to drink well for another 5-7 years.
My rating: 91 points.
As always, tremendous value at around $15 a bottle. A wine to buy by the case. Marietta Cellars makes several other wines that are noteworthy. Look for the Angeli in particular.
Over 40 years.