Grayson Cellars Zinfandel Lot 12 2022 (750ml) Tinto Fino

Grayson Cellars Zinfandel Lot 12 2022 (750ml) Tinto FinoThe Grayson Zinfandel shows a dark color with rich mixed raspberries, strawberries, and brambles surrounded by hints of spice including black pepper and bacon. Intense richness carries through on the palate of this full bodied wine with explosive blackberry and vanilla flavors. The wines finish is long and elegant. 85 Points Wine Enthusiast"This wine tastes very ripe and jammy, offering sweet oak nuances like vanilla and cinnamon on top of strawberry

the region takes its name from the seaport city of Bordeaux

its wines were out-pricing established Bordeaux classified growths

' The grapes are lightly crushed and left on their skins for 24 hours

Medium intensity straw yellow

with the latter accounting for some 40% of the blend

apricot and a nutty hint

raspberry and plum notes

Such sophistication

a hint of black tea on the palate

A most refreshing quaff and one that is great value

and beautifully judged cigar smoke edging through the finish

Spanish immigrants