2001 Woodbridge Fish Net Creek Old Vine Zinfandel

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Possibly this falls in to the bottom-feeding category what with the Creek in the name and all. Full name was 2001 Woodbridge Fishnet Creek Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, CA, Select Vineyard Series by Robert Mondavi. It was recommended by a beverage shop owner in Chalotte when he didn't have the Seghesio Zinfandel I wanted.
13.5% alcohol; royal purple color, nearly opaque
Plummy nose. Tannic and harsh taste. Evident fruit (dark plums, blackberry juice) but tannin, from whatever source--stems, seeds, wood treatment?), is putting a lid on the wine. (It does say it was aged in wood so probably no oak chips).
Somewhat better the second and third nights but not a purchase I will repeat.