Zinfandel in the bold style is a true art form — it’s difficult to find a balance between ripe fruit, oak influence, acidity and pepper characteristics. It is accomplished here, with lusty mixed berry fruit, lively spice and pepper that get a good push from freshening acidity. This is still integrating its oak load, but it promises to do so in full throttle style.
Lotierzo Family Vineyards, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Zinfandel 2019
By Rich Cook