For this slightly jammy Zinfandel, the Hope Family winemaking team selected grapes from Lodi and Paso Robles, two of California’s major Zin growing regions (thus the California appellation). The lots were fermented separately then aged in American oak barrels for 12 months with a final blending prior to bottling. The color is a medium-deep ruby and the aromas are moderate with cherry-berry notes, while the flavors show good Zin fruit, firm tannins and just a hint of blackberry jam. The wine finishes with 14.5% alcohol and a lot of sweetish fruit. The label on Candor wines is simple and basic, showing only the name, a stylized “C” and the varietal, a subtle urging for buyers to read the back label for more helpful information about the wine.
