ATTLEBORO • NORWOOD • STURBRIDGE • SWANSEA
Predator Old Vine
Lodi Zinfandel
Ah, the cute ladybug. A docile symbol of good luck that doesn’t bother anyone, cute and loveable. Images of a favorite Rodney Dangerfield movie and Volkswagen paint jobs. So why is it known in the farming world as the Predator? Don’t be fooled by the cute red, seven dots, dome-shaped bodies; in its short one-year lifetime, this voracious little bugger can devour 5,000 insects. Their diet is primarily soft-bodied aphids that are so destructive to farmers’ crops, especially grapes. A quick note for clarity, Ladybugs are not bugs at all but are beetles, a different insect family. The name “ladybug” was coined by European farmers during the Middle Ages, who prayed to the Virgin Mary, “The Blessed Lady,” when pests began eating their crops. After the miraculous insects came and wiped out the invading insects, the farmers named them “beetle of Our Lady.” The name eventually was shortened to “lady beetle” and “ladybug.” The seven-spotted lady beetle is believed to be the first one named for the Virgin Mary; the red color is said to represent her cloak, and the black spots her seven sorrows. But I digress.
Predator is part of Rutherford Ranch Winery. A regular Gold Medal winner on the wine competition circuit, Rutherford Ranch Winery has a portfolio that stretches across several of California’s most renowned wine regions. Their brands are hits with consumers and critics alike, including Scott Family, Lander Jenkins, Predator, Rihannon, and single-vineyard premium lineup TORCIA. Jay Turnipseed leads the cellar team, formerly Senior Winemaker at Franciscan Estate & Mount Veeder Winery, along with Winemaker Marc Zaccaria (a veteran of Chateau St. Jean, Sledgehammer, and Etude Wines)
Grapes for Predator Wines are sourced from Lodi AVA. Situated between the Sierra Foothills and the San Francisco Bay-Delta, Lodi AVA benefits from warm days and cool evening breezes from the Delta, making the ideal growing conditions. Predator Wines are offered in three bold, fruit-forward expressions: Old Vine Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Six Spot Red Blend. Rutherford Ranch’s overall philosophy follows a holistic approach to winemaking. Responsible farming is witnessed in the Predator, an eco-friendly strategy to control harmful insects in the vineyards. Using friendly insects and birds to replace herbicides and pesticides is part of their sustainable practices, along with cover crops to enrich the soil. At the winery, they use solar and wind power to reduce their carbon footprint, water reclamation projects, and packaging materials to increase the use of recycled, recyclable, and biodegradable materials in manufacturing glass, closures, and labels.
The 2020 growing season started with very little rainfall in California. This led to an exceptionally dry and moderately cool winter. These two factors accounted for a late start to the growing season. The spring was mild, but a few unseasonably warm days in June pushed maturation back to its usual timeline. Harvest began in mid-August.
From The Winery
Our mature vineyards, with 50+-year-old vines, produce a powerfully rich and flavorful Old Vine Zinfandel.
An intense, full-bodied wine with red fruit, blackberry, and spice. Lingering tannins over a long, smoky finish.

Our sustainable way of growing grapes ensures the land’s health and vitality. "Natural Predation" is an eco-friendly strategy to control harmful critters in vineyards. For example, ladybugs, a natural insect predator, and predator mites, feed on destructive aphids. Ladybugs would suggest pairing this Old Vine Zinfandel with new aphids or mites – but we recommend short ribs or a juicy burger.
Accolades
“Oh boy, this was delicious! Leather and cherry on the nose really jumped out, and just a bit of licorice. Bold and sweet vanilla with a slightly sticky, long finish. I’ll be buying more of this.” Vivino 5 stars
This Week's Wine Insider Offer
Predator Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 

This bottle is not a wine for the week of heart. When we tasted it, there were no surprises. It is a big bowl of juicy ripe fruit, ripe cherries, raspberries, and blackberries. A touch of leather, mild tannins, and a long, lush finish. Perfect for anything coming off the grill.
Regular Price: $14.99
*Sale price is on 12 or more bottles
$36 Mail in Rebate on 12 bottles
Final Cost after MIR is $9.00 a bottle
two allowed per household
Wine is packed in a 12-bottle case
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All request are processed during business hours and in the order they are received. We'll confirm your order via email within 48 hours and when it is ready for pickup. Unless otherwise specified, promotional pricing ends two weeks from email send date.
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John Hannum, Fine & Rare Wine Specialist
Attleboro
628 Washington St.
Norwood
942 Providence Hgwy.
Sturbridge
376 Main Street.
Swansea
207 Swansea Mall Dr.
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Sunday
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We reserve the right to limit quantities. You must be at least 21 years of age to purchase/consume alcohol. Please drink responsibly. Not responsible for typographical errors. Rebate quantities are subject to limitation by the manufacturer. These alcoholic beverages may be subject to payment of Connecticut or Rhode Island Alcoholic Beverage Tax and Connecticut Use Tax, and may be subject to seizure as contraband.