Beran Zinfandel (75cl, 15.3%)

Beran Zinfandel is a full-bodied California red made from 100% Zinfandel, bottled at 15.3% ABV. Beran Wines, under Copper Cane Wines, sources fruit from high-altitude Atlas Peak, gravelly eastern Calistoga, Sonoma County and the Sierra Foothills of Amador County, working with historic growers such as the Saini and Foppiano families. Extended maceration of up to 30 days builds colour and tannin, and select bottlings include Petite Sirah for added backbone. Aromas of Christmas spice, leather, mocha, sweet pipe tobacco and cedar give way to black cherry and blackberry. The palate is rich with saturated blackberry and cherry, dark chocolate, espresso and coconut, supported by firm, fine-grained tannins and black pepper spice. The finish is persistent, with dark raspberry, plum and charred oak, and a velvety tannin texture.