Zinfandel, Old Ghost Old Vines, Klinker Brick, Lodi, California State, USA
USA
750 ml
€55.60
- Varietal
- Zinfandel
- Region
- California State, Lodi
Tasting notes
An intense nose of black pepper and botanicals lead to full- bodied flavors of juicy pomegranate and ripe cherry layered with herb aromas. True to the Klinker Brick style, this wine is bursting with acidity and concentrated notes of bright berries and dark chocolate. Layers of complexity lead to a core of medium tannins with a long, richly textured finish.
Vinification
The grapes are handpicked and meticulously sorted before being carefully crushed and transferred directly into French and American oak barrels. Fermentation in oak lasts 14 days, during which time the fruit is exposed to oak at the beginning of its life cycle, creating delicate and integrated aromas from the oak and exposing the wine to small quantities of oxygen to soften the tannins. After fermentation, the wine is allowed to macerate on the skins for 10 days, which contributes to its opaque ruby red color.
Ageing
18 months in 40% French oak and 60% American oak.
Food pairing
Pairs well with grilled meats, roasted vegetables and charcuterie.
