Western Cellars Winemakers Reserve Zinfandel 2022

The Western Cellars Winemakers Reserve Zinfandel 2022 is a semi-dry red wine made from 100% Zinfandel grapes. Sourced from the sandy, stony soils of California's Central Valley, this wine offers a rich, fruit-forward profile with well-balanced tannins and a refreshing finish.

Key Features and Benefits

• 100% Zinfandel: Sourced from vineyards in California's Central Valley, this wine showcases the intensity of the Zinfandel grape.
• Hand-Harvested: Grapes are manually picked at night to preserve freshness and flavor.
• Bottled in France: Vinified in California and bottled by Les Grands Chais de France, ensuring consistent quality.

Style and Vinotype

• Style: Fresh Spicy Red
• Vinotype: Sensitive

Tasting Notes

• Color: Pleasant ruby-red with raspberry tints.
• Aroma: Elegant and fresh, with berry and spice notes like blackberries, raspberries, and black pepper, with a light woody touch.
• Palate: Fruity and balanced, with flavors of blackberries, black currants, plum jam, and hints of coffee and spice.
• Finish: Soft and enveloping, with a delicate tannic structure and lingering hints of coffee.

Technical Details

• Variety: Zinfandel
• Vintage: 2022
• Region: Central Valley, California
• Alcohol: 13.5% alc/vol

Food Pairing Suggestions

This Zinfandel pairs perfectly with pasta, pizza, baked chicken, grilled sausages, and roasted lamb. It also serves as an excellent aperitif wine.

Producer Information

Western Cellars, part of the renowned Les Grands Chais de France, brings together California's bold Zinfandel grapes with the expertise of French winemaking, delivering consistent, high-quality wines.