Lot 31
2018 Dry Creek Zinfandel

Fairly dark in the glass suggesting a bit more structure than your average Zinfandel. The nose is bright with ripe raspberry, blackberry and warm baking spice aromas haloed with black pepper, vanilla and toasty, chocolatey oak notes from 30% new American oak barrels. Blueberry and cocoa come up with air. Plump and jammy fruit warm coat the palate but the underlying structure keeps this wine well-balanced. Its actually quite elegant for all its richness while keeping true to its producer's belief that wine should be a part of the table (I'm quite loving it with my grilled pesto salmon right now). Berry and toasty oak finish are well-delineated in long and spicy finish. Enjoy now or cellar for another 3-6 years.

Check-in tasting 6.23.21 - Fairly approachable but still resolving big tannins and considerable acidity. Enjoy now with robust game meats and beef as well as rich, fatty dishes where the current structure can shine