Whiplash Zinfandel (75cl, 14.5%)

Whiplash Zinfandel is a full-bodied red wine from Lodi, California, made from 100% Zinfandel and bottled at 14.5% ABV. It is produced by Jamieson Ranch Vineyards from Lodi fruit, some from heritage plantings dating back to 1888. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel, then aged for approximately 15 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels. Lodi's warm days and cool Delta breezes help develop intense fruit concentration while retaining acidity. The nose shows dark berry and raspberry jam, toffee, cinnamon, black pepper and shortcake-like sweetness. The palate is plush and fruit-driven, with juicy raspberry and blueberry, plum-jam richness, warm spice, oak-derived vanilla and soft, matured tannins. The finish is smooth and moderately long, with peppery accents, dark cherry and faint sweetness.