Perhaps better known as a source for Barbera, this vineyard does everything well, including Zinfandel. This iteration is all about the pepper, with what a friend of mine would call “peppercorn medley” sassiness. It’s balanced by juicy red and black berry fruit, and finishes bright and dry. Yum! A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 Monterey International Wine Competition.
Macchia, Amador County (California) Zinfandel 2017
By Rich Cook