Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel (75cl, 14.5%)

Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel is a full-bodied red wine from Lodi, California, bottled at 14.5% ABV. It is sourced from vines over 45 years old and blended with 8% Petite Sirah. Ironstone Vineyards is located in Murphys, Calaveras County, in California's Sierra Foothills, though it sources old vine Zinfandel fruit from Lodi. The blend is 92% Zinfandel and 8% Petite Sirah, with traditional red winemaking followed by barrel ageing. The nose shows ripe blackberry and plum, with raspberry, white pepper and vanilla. The palate is generous and fruit-forward, with blackberry, boysenberry, wild strawberry, black cherry and ripe plum, plus clove, nutmeg and cracked black pepper. The finish is smooth and silky, with lingering dark fruit and subtle charred oak.