Bedrock Old Vine Zinfandel (75cl, 14.5%)

A Sonoma County red blend anchored by Zinfandel from vines averaging 80+ years old. It is a field blend of 76% Zinfandel, 11% Carignan, 5% Petite Sirah, 4% Grenache, 3% Cinsault and 1% assorted mixed varieties. Fermentation relies almost entirely on indigenous yeasts, with ageing in 600-gallon foudres, puncheons and barriques using only about 8% new oak. The nose opens with ripe raspberry and cherry, rose petal and white pepper, with dried garrigue herbs, orange peel and briar. The palate brings cranberry and red plum acidity, blackberry and cherry, cinnamon, savory pepper and sage. The finish is medium-long with supple tannins, dried herbs and peppery warmth.