Angels & Cowboys Red Blend (75cl, 14.5%)

A Zinfandel-led Sonoma County red blend from Share A Splash Wine Co., an arm of Cannonball Wine Company. The blend is anchored by roughly 60% Zinfandel, with Syrah, Petite Sirah and, depending on vintage, smaller amounts of Carignane and Grenache. Kindred components are married early, while other sets age separately before blending. All sets spend six to ten months in French oak. Cold soaks, early pressing and extended maceration add depth and colour. The nose shows briar berry compote, brandied cherries, mocha, blueberry pie and licorice spice, with toasty French oak and brown cane sugar. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with bright briar fruit, dark cherry, honey-berry black fig, velvety plum, cinnamon, star anise and clove. The finish is moderately long, with hibiscus, crushed stone and orange peel.