Gilded Letter 2017 Zinfandel Lodi, California

2017 Lodi Zinfandel

The Gilded Letter 2017 Zinfandel from Lodi, California is a rich and robust red wine that exudes opulence with its full body. The wine showcases a perfect balance of ripe fruit flavors with a moderate level of acidity that adds a refreshing touch to each sip. The fruit intensity is pronounced, offering a luscious and indulgent experience on the palate. The tannins are notable, providing structure and depth to the wine, enhancing its overall complexity and sophistication.

Tasting notes:

This jammy Zinfandel is big and full of flavor. Red fruits dominate, but the notes of black pepper and chocolate give the wine a complexity that's hard to resist. The juicy texture and sweetness compliment sweet glazes, barbecue, and steak.

Black Pepper

Chocolate

Black Cherry

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Central Valley

Away from the dramatically cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean, Central Valley is California's breadbasket, where much of the country's fruit, vegetables, nuts and grapes are grown. Bathed in sunshine and growing in fertile soils, Central Valley spreads 400 miles from Sacramento to Fresno. Because of its heat, the region produces abundant Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, which soak up the sun and transform it into dense, deeply colored wine. In the region's cooler AVAs—those that lie around the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, such as Lodi—higher acid grapes like Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Barbera and Chardonnay grow with great success.

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