This is a nice find in a ripe Zinfandel that maintains its pepper character and lively acidity in combination with plush plum and jam flavors. It’s a feat to balance all of that with this finicky grape, but it’s no surprise that Brooks Painter’s winemaking team at Castello di Amorosa up to the task. Drink now with a spicy dish, or age up to ten years.
Castello di Amorosa, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Old Vine Zinfandel 2017
By Rich Cook