Classic Cali Reds Collection (California)

Description

Oak, Plum, Vanilla

Bold, generous, and unmistakably Californian, this sun-soaked red collection brings together classic Cali styles bursting with ripe fruit, richness, and crowd-pleasing character

Collection includes:

1 x Clay Creek Vineyards Zinfandel 2023 (California)

Awarded 93/100 Points & 5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Deep ruby with purple tones. Blackberry bramble, dark raspberry, toasted oak, hint of rose. Blackberry and dark plum with lingering oak nuance, medium body, supple tannins and balanced acidity on the finish.

Seal: Cork - Alc: 14.5%

1 x Francis Ford Coppola Rosso & Bianco Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 (California)

Awarded Gold Medal: Mundus Vini 2025

Warm scents of vanilla, plum, and black cherry on the nose mingle with rich flavors of mocha, clove, and caramel. Lively, balanced acidity and tannins harmonize these components, creating an exceptional and unforgettable Cabernet Sauvignon.

Food Pairing: The 2023 Rosso & Bianco Cabernet Sauvignon delivers a rich combination of fruit and spices. Well-balanced with supple tannins, this easy drinking everyday wine is a delicious pairing for grilled meats, hearty stews, and creamy pasta dishes.

Alc: 13.5%

2 x Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel 2022 (California)

Awarded Gold Medal: Mundus Vini The Grand International Wine Awards
Awarded Gold Medal: Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2024

This Zinfandel is a bold wine grown from some of the oldest vines in California. Gnarly Head’s untamed vines produce full-flavored grapes, dense with aromas of blackberry bramble, juicy plum, and toasted oak. This medium-bodied wine boasts a balanced acidity and supple tannins for those who like unique, big wines with a little eclectic edge.

Food Pairing: Enjoy this wine with vegetarian chili, mini stuffed bell peppers, or with rich and tangy BBQ ribs.

Alc: 13.5%

1 x Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (California)

Awarded Gold Medal: Mundus Vini 2025
Awarded Gold Medal: New Zealand International Wine Show 2025
Awarded 91/100 Points: Wine Enthusiast

The 2022 vintage started off cold and dry. Initially inconsistent weather patterns created a lighter crop, but mild to warm weather later provided perfect conditions to develop concentration and flavor. Overall, a very nice harvest producing beautifully concentrated wines.

Alc: 15%

1 x Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Zinfandel 2022 (California)

Awarded Trophy & Gold Medal: Champion US Red: Mundus Vini 2024
Awarded 91/100 Points: Wine Enthusiast

"This wine is fresh, with aromas of blackberry, cassis, allspice, toasty oak and violets on the nose. The flavors on the palate are pomegranate, dark plum and clove, layered with bittersweet chocolate, orange zest, and a dry finish. Pair with weekday meals" Wine Enthusiast

Spicy, jammy, and bold, Diamond Collection Zinfandel is rich with ripe red fruit flavours, a medium body, and long on the palate. Notes of caramel, vanilla, baking spices, and raisins compliment flavours of cherry and strawberry on the palate.

Alc: 15%