Gallo Family Vineyards Hearty Burgundy (1.5L, 13.5%)

A non-vintage California red blend built on Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 1.5-litre magnum. It is anchored by Zinfandel, contributing brambleberry fruit, and Petite Sirah, delivering depth and dark fruit character, with supporting grapes including Tempranillo, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. The exact proportions shift from release to release with the goal of maintaining a consistent flavour profile across vintages. Darkly aromatic with blackberry jam, toast, coffee, vanilla, sweet berry fruit and baking spice. The palate is soft and fruit-forward with cherry jam, ripe plum, licorice, black pepper, smoky wood, blackcurrant and vanilla. The finish is moderately short with sweet berry fruit and black pepper warmth.