Bota Box Zinfandel (3L, 13.5%)

Bota Box Zinfandel is a California Old Vine Zinfandel from Delicato Family Vineyards, packaged in a 3-litre box at 13.5% ABV. The 2018 vintage earned 90 points from James Suckling. The aroma is dark and inviting, with ripe black cherry and wild blackberry, baked plum and black pepper, plus subtle notes of licorice, vanilla and warm baking spice. The palate is round and fruit-forward, with concentrated blueberry and cherry, toasted oak and sage, and ripe stone fruit, in a medium-to-full mouthfeel with tangy acidity. The finish is medium in length, mostly dry, with lingering dark berry fruit and a gentle kick of spice.