Steele Wines Old Vine Pacini Zinfandel (75cl)

An old-vine Zinfandel from the Pacini Vineyard in Mendocino County, California, in a 750ml bottle. It is made by Jed Steele and draws on head-trained, dry-farmed Zinfandel planted in the mid-twentieth century on gravelly soils. The wine is fermented in open-top tanks, pressed gently and aged in mostly neutral oak. The aroma shows raspberry, red cherry and boysenberry, with black pepper, dried herbs, cinnamon and a hint of briar and vanilla. The palate is medium to full-bodied with lively acidity, bright brambly fruit, peppery spice and a savory earthy note. The finish is medium to long, spicy and fresh, with lingering red berry, pepper and a touch of toasted oak.