Starting with only a handful of purchased grapes in 1978, Marietta Cellars has been a standout winery in Sonoma and Mendocino from the very beginning. The property was founded by Chris Bilbro, a Sonoma native with three generations of winemaking behind him. Under Chris' tutelage, Marietta Cellars became recognized as one of California's top "Quality AND Value" wine producers. Today his son Scot continues in his father's legacy with top-notch wines that outperform their price points by a mile.

Affectionately known as “OVR,” Marietta’s Old Vine Red is a proprietary red wine crafted to replicate the field blends of the old vineyards in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. A groundbreaking combination of varietals and multiple vintages first produced in 1982, this wine has blazed the path for California red blends.

Predominantly comprised of fresh, young zinfandel, OVR gets its backbone from petite sirah and its savory component from syrah.

A combination of wine from the 2021, 2020, and 2019 vintages fermented in stainless steel and aged in a combination of neutral oak and stainless steel tanks, Lot #74 Old Vine Red melds the freshness of young juice with the savory and silky characters of aged juice to deliver a refreshing, layered, and pleasurable wine.

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93 Points, Robert Parker:
"Spicy and easy to drink, Lot #74 Old Vine Red has aromas of red and black cherries, mint, chocolate, and allspice with earthy undertones. The medium-bodied palate is finely chalky and refreshing, with spicy fruit and an easygoing finish. This will be enjoyable with almost any dish at the table and, as always, over-delivers for the price."

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 13.5%
Farming Practices: Sustainable farming practices
Producer Name: Marietta Cellars
Old World / New World: New World
Country of Origin: USA
Region: North Coast, California (Sonoma and Mendocino counties)
Grape Varietals: Primarily Zinfandel, with Petite Sirah, Syrah, and other red varietals
Vintage: Non-Vintage (Lot #74)
Wine Style: Dry, medium to full-bodied red blend
Winemaking Techniques: Aged in both neutral and new oak barrels for depth and smoothness
Pack Size: 750 ml bottle
Container Style: Bordeaux-style bottle
Closure Style: Cork