Turley Fredericks Vineyard Zinfandel (75cl, 15.5%)

This is a single-vineyard Zinfandel from Turley Wine Cellars, made entirely from old, head-trained vines planted in 1937 in the Moon Mountain District of Sonoma Valley. The vineyard sits on red volcanic soils at 800 to 1,200 feet, is dry-farmed and is certified organic. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts, then aged for 15 months in barrel, 80% French oak and 20% American, 80% used and 20% new. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered at 15.5% vol. The nose builds slowly with preserved peach, dried red berries, cinnamon toast and floral perfume. The palate is full-bodied, with black cherry, baked blackberry, dark spice and licorice, and a long, stony finish.