Ironstone Reserve Zinfandel (75cl, 14.5%)

A Lodi, California red wine blending old-vine Zinfandel with Petite Sirah, bottled at approximately 14.5% ABV in a 750ml format. Ironstone Vineyards sources this Reserve bottling from five old-vine vineyards across Lodi, most notably the Rous Vineyard, where head-trained Zinfandel vines were planted in 1909. The addition of 10% Petite Sirah adds structural backbone and deeper colour. The aroma is led by ripe blackberry and boysenberry, followed by dried plum and black pepper, with subtle clove and nutmeg. The palate is plush and fruit-forward, with blackberry, dark cherry, milk chocolate and wild strawberry, held by firm tannins. The finish is medium-long, with dried plum, baking spice and cocoa powder.