For as ripe as the fruit is in this lusty Zinfandel, it’s quite balanced, with zesty citric acidity propping up brambly fruit and bold oak spice. I’m not always a fan of Zinfandel when the alcohol numbers rise above fifteen, but, as always, balance is king, and this bottle wears the crown well.
Glunz Family Winery And Cellars, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Zinfandel 2018
By Rich Cook