It is no secret among my colleagues at Wine Review Online that I’m not a big fan of Zinfandel, but this is the sort of wine that reminds me how good the variety can be. Big and flavorful, but with rather restrained, claret-style fruit profile, strikingly fresh acidity, and exactly zero overt sweetness of alcohol, this is a triumph of stylishness in Zin crafting. With this, plus a spicy rub on a hanger steak and a nice, hot grill, you’re on your way to a great night. A Double Gold Award winner at the 2019 Toast of the Coast International Wine Competition.
Carol Shelton Wines, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2015
By Michael Franz