92% Zinfandel, 8% Petite Sirah. Deep ruby in color, this wine opens with bold and expressive aromas of blackberry, blueberry, bramble, and mulberry, wrapped in floral violets and underpinned by baking spice, cocoa, and a subtle graphite minerality. As it evolves in the glass, secondary aromas of vanilla, toasted cedar, and sweet pipe tobacco emerge, alongside earthy notes of leather, smoke, and a hint of anise. On the palate, it’s dry with medium acidity and medium-plus, smooth tannins that coat the mouth with polish and finesse. Flavors unfold in waves: ripe red cherry and strawberry compote, followed by black pepper, clove, and dried herbs, finishing with a trace of mocha and savory spice. After a time of decanting, touches of sarsaparilla, dried fig, and crushed stone are revealed. The long, persistent finish leaves echoes of dark fruit, peppery spice, and oak-driven warmth.
This is a savory-styled Zinfandel, far from the jammy stereotype. The high alcohol is seamlessly integrated, contributing to a full body and elevated texture, lifting the dark fruit and spice without overwhelming the structure. There's a quiet power to this wine — elegantly restrained, yet complex, layered, and age-worthy.
Food Pairing: Food Pairing: braised short ribs, charred beat & fig flatbread with ricotta & fennel pollen, cocoa rubbed manchego, cured duct breast, smoked almonds, aged Mahón, smoked blue, cocoa-rubbed goat cheese, aged gouda, truffled pecorino
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