Moss Roxx Ancient Vine Reserve Zinfandel (75cl, 14.5%)

A Lodi red wine bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle, made by Oak Ridge Winery from the Maggio family's oldest estate vineyards in the Mokelumne River AVA. The blend is 86% Zinfandel, 7% Petite Sirah and 7% Malbec, aged for 16 months in French and American oak barrels. Petite Sirah contributes colour density and tannic backbone, while Malbec adds a supple, fleshy mid-palate. Cedar, ginger, cinnamon and clove lead the aroma over ripe blackberry and dark plum, with vanilla and milk chocolate from the oak. The palate is generous and mouth-filling, with blackberry jam, caramel, baking spice and ripe plum, with moderate tannins. The finish is medium to long, with spiced oak, dark chocolate, warm berry fruit and subtle gravelly minerality.