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  • Gilded Letter 2017 Zinfandel Lodi, California
  • Gilded Letter 2017 Zinfandel Lodi, California
2017 Zinfandel

Gilded Letter

Lodi, United States

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Let the opulence of the Double Gold medal-winning "Best of Lodi" Gilded Letter Zinfandel draw you in

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About This Wine

Gilded Letter

Zinfandel

Gilding is a process for applying gold, and in doing so the artist adds more value to an object. The winemaker of Gilded Letter has done the same for this Zinfandel. Full-bodied with firm tannins, the wine is voluptuous and formidable at the same time. Our experts love the richness of the red fruit and chocolate notes, but the real complexity comes with the subtle hints of cracked black pepper and spice. This Lodi wine shines with food, the structure holding up to the hardiest flavors. We think that it will pair perfectly with glazed meats, barbecue, or a steak. It's gold all around! It took home Double Gold and a "Best of Lodi" awards at the 2018 Harvest Challenge, as well as Gold medals at the 2018 Denver International Wine Competition and at the 2018 Global Wine Awards. And Wine Enthusiast Magazine, one of the premier wine publications on the planet, recently sent it home with 87 points.
Gilded Letter 2017 Zinfandel Lodi, California

Wine Region

Lodi

The jewel of the Central Valley, Lodi lies just east of the California Delta in an area of varied terroir. Winemakers here can extract different grape variety expressions from each plot of land. Zinfandel is common here, making deeply fruity and tantalizingly smoky wines, often from old vines. But the deep loamy soils and balmy Mediterranean climate, with its warm days and cool nights, help keep Lodi's grape varieties and winemaking styles impressively diverse. Alongside the ubiquitous Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Viognier also thrive. Lodi is a melting pot of different grape varieties and winemaking techniques, all of which make it a rewarding region to explore.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Barbecue, Flank Steak, Sweet Glazes

Body 5 Acidity 2Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 5Tannin 3

Tasting Notes

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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.

Awards

Gilded Letter 2017 Zinfandel Lodi, California: Zinfandel

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8 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Silver Medal, 2020 West Coast Wine Competition
  • Special Award, 2018 Harvest Challenge
  • Points 87 Points, 2019 Wine Enthusiast
  • Silver Medal, 2018 International Women's Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal, 2018 Denver International Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal, 2018 Global Wine Awards
  • Silver Medal, 2018 USA Wine Ratings
  • Double Gold Medal, 2018 Harvest Challenge
Gilded Letter 2017 Zinfandel Lodi, California