This delicious Zinfandel is a tribute to the wine pioneers of Napa Valley who were the first to plant Zinfandel. The mature and old vines in St. Helena produce a Zinfandel that is very aromatic with notes of Bing cherries, red plum, red licorice, cinnamon, and rich spices. The wine has a fresh and clean entry with fleshy tannins that envelope the palate. A beautiful oak profile with a lush mouth feel and feminine qualities make this wine very approachable. The finish is long and has a juicy mouthwatering character. 90 points awarded by California Grapevine. Only 271 cases produced.
This wine melds both black and red fruit profiles combined aromas of spiced gum drops, clove, Worcestershire sauce, peach and vanilla characters. A plush soft entry leads to escalating tannins with flavors of fleshy melon, papaya, dark plum and figs.
Royal Punishers has a deep, blackish blue color profile. Aromas of dusty currants, blueberry, quince, violets, figs, molasses, graphite and baked rye. The entry is weighty with a broad mid-palate structure which has layers of ripe, black fruit flavors. The oak profile is balanced and the tannins are mouthwatering and medium grained which hold the fruit profile and carry a long, lingering finish.