2022 Flirtatious, Late Harvest Zinfandel, California

This Flirtatious wine is aptly named, and if you’re not careful it’ll seduce you in short order. A candy-like Zinfandel that has a balanced tannin structure, excellent acids, and an impressive alcohol content, all adding up to a wine that will continue to improve with age for many years to come. The alluring aspect here is that the true Zinfandel character is magnified by a bit of sugar and a little alcohol over what you’d find in a dry-style bottling, keeping the brambly fruit and spice that should be here. This Late Harvest Zin was pressed in late October after 16 days of fermentation. They were fermented at cool temperatures to enhance the rich fruit qualities. Pairs well with chocolate and sharp cheeses.

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