Crosby Zinfandel
Lodi old vine Zinfandel, dry and jammy, priced like a Tuesday.
The story behind Crosby
Crosby Zinfandel comes out of Lodi, specifically the Mokelumne River sub-appellation of California's Central Valley, where the Kautz family grows the fruit. The vines average 45 years old, which is why the label can say old vine without stretching the truth. A portion finishes in oak barrels, and that is where the pepper spice and earthiness come from.
The label itself is a custom project built by T. Edward Wines, sourcing declassified grapes anonymously from established growers. Good fruit, no estate overhead, no marketing budget baked into the bottle. We have poured this for Long Island customers for years because it drinks like a wine twice its price.
Explore the Crosby range
Three Crosby reds sit on our shelf, all California, all value priced. The Zinfandel is the one worth clearing space for.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Zinfandel 750mL | Red, Zinfandel | 14.0% to 14.2% ABV | Old vine Lodi fruit, blackberry, plum, pepper spice, oak |
| Crosby Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red, Cabernet Sauvignon | 13.5% ABV | Dark cherry, soft tannin, everyday California cab |
| Crosby Merlot 750mL | Red, Merlot | 13.0% ABV | Plum and cocoa, rounded finish, currently out of stock |
| Crosby Chardonnay 750mL | White, Chardonnay | 13.0% to 13.5% ABV | Orchard fruit, light oak, weeknight white |
| Crosby Zinfandel, chilled serve | Serving style | 60 to 62 F | Slight chill keeps the alcohol off the fruit |
| Crosby Zinfandel, barbecue pour | Serving style | Standard 5 oz | Ribs, grilled sausage, spicy dry rub |
Which Crosby is right for you?
Crosby Zinfandel 750mL is $9.98 at our Commack counter, and that is the whole argument. The Cabernet Sauvignon runs $10.99. The Merlot lists at $12.98 but is out of stock right now, so call before you drive over. These are California grapes at prices that do not require a justification speech at the register. Buy Crosby Zinfandel online and we will have it bagged for pickup, or on a local delivery route across Nassau and Suffolk.
Jammy enough for ribs, cheap enough to open on a Wednesday.
Soft California cab at $10.99, easy to stock by the half case.
Pepper and earth notes hold up against dry rub and hot sauce.