This strikes me as a mix of Lodi and Dry Creek styles, and I know that Zinfandel lovers will know what that means. It leans a little Lodi, with plush berry fruit and soft spice, but the Dry Creek pepper character adds nuance. A satisfying, well chosen blend. A Platinum Award winner at the 2021 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Ghost Pines, San Joaquin & Sonoma Counties (California) Zinfandel 2018
By Rich Cook