St. Francis Old Vine Zinfandel (75cl, 15.2%)

A Sonoma County red wine made from vines at least 50 years old, with many reaching 100 years. The blend is 83% Zinfandel, 11% Petite Sirah, 5% Mixed Blacks and 1% Primitivo, from vineyards across Sonoma Valley, Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley. Fruit is handpicked, crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks before ageing in French and American oak barrels. The old vines give concentrated fruit and depth. Aroma of wild blackberry bramble, red raspberry, cigar box, barrel spice and black licorice. Palate of ripe black cherry, roasted plum, cinnamon, anise and vanilla bean with firm tannins. Finish long with earthy spice, oak and dried cranberry.