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7 Deadly Wines The 7 Deadly Zinfandel
7 Deadly Wines · California · United States
$8.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A ripe, plush Lodi Zin: blackberry and plum, strawberry jam, caramel, leather, toasty oak and warm spice.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like bold California reds such as old-vine Zinfandel, jammy red blends or oaky Cabernet with soft texture.
Why buy it
It delivers a recognizable Lodi Zinfandel profile at an easy weeknight price: dark fruit, spice, oak and a smooth finish.
Best for
Barbecue, burgers, steak, hearty pasta, beef stew and relaxed dinners where you want a big red that does not need fussing over.
Style
Full-bodied, fruit-forward, oaky and spicy Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel.
Drinks like
Lodi old-vine Zinfandel, California red blends, ripe Primitivo and richer California Cabernet styles.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly for shoppers who enjoy bold, fruit-forward reds; still recognizable enough for Zinfandel fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Beef: pot roast(critic pick) · steak and potatoes(critic pick)
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 20 minutes if you want the fruit and oak to soften before serving
- Glassware:
- large red wine glass or Zinfandel glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink the current release now through about 3 years from purchase
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
7 Deadly Zins is a bold Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel with dark berry and strawberry-jam fruit, plus caramel, leather, toasty oak and spice. Smooth and velvety in style, it is a crowd-friendly red for barbecue, burgers, steak, hearty pasta and takeout night.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Zinfandel
- Grapes
- Zinfandel
- Producer
- 7 Deadly Wines
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Lodi AVA
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Grapes are sourced from vineyards across the Lodi AVA; the producer notes a combination of head-trained and trellised vines.
- Vessel:
- American and French oak
About the winery · 7 Deadly Wines ›
7 Deadly Wines is focused on bold red wines from Lodi, California, with Zinfandel at the center of the portfolio. The brand describes its wines as sourced from vineyards across the Lodi AVA and emphasizes old-vine character, ripe fruit and sustainability. Its current site says the wines carry the Lodi Rules Certified Sustainable seal, and the brand positions Lodi's warm days, cool nights and sandy clay soils as important to its style.
Critic reviews
89/100Wine Enthusiast
“Aromas of blackberry, plum, cassis, molasses and dried herbs, with dark plum, dark cherry, allspice and tobacco leaf.”
88/100Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings.com
“Ruby black color with raisin, strawberry, plum, leather, blackberry, blueberry and baking spice notes.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is 7 Deadly Wines The 7 Deadly Zinfandel dry or sweet?
- 7 Deadly Wines The 7 Deadly Zinfandel is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does 7 Deadly Wines The 7 Deadly Zinfandel taste like?
- A ripe, plush Lodi Zin: blackberry and plum, strawberry jam, caramel, leather, toasty oak and warm spice.
- What food pairs with 7 Deadly Wines The 7 Deadly Zinfandel?
- It pairs well with pot roast, steak and potatoes, beef stew, barbecued ribs or burgers and pizza, burgers or spicy-sweet takeout dishes.
- How should I serve 7 Deadly Wines The 7 Deadly Zinfandel?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 20 minutes if you want the fruit and oak to soften before serving. Glass: large red wine glass or Zinfandel glass.
- Is 7 Deadly Wines The 7 Deadly Zinfandel a good value?
- At $8.99 it carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of 7 Deadly Wines The 7 Deadly Zinfandel?
- 750 ml bottle.