Smoking Loon Zinfandel NV (California)

Description

Coconut, Oak, Raspberry

"Deep ruby-red with a slight bricking, lighter on the rim. The nose is full and complex, packed with spice, dark cherry, blackberry, cola nut and fig. Full-bodied, dark cherry, blackberry, cola nut, and fig aromas layered with an amalgam of spice and cocoa nips. The mouthfeel is smooth with a youthful tannin grip. The fruit is complex with a wide range of fresh, dried and jammy elements, and spice carries a rich finish" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Oct 2023

"Aromas of ripe and tart cherries, some fruit cake and baking spice qualities, blue fruits and clove with a light white smoke quality. Fruity, firm, textured and dry with a light grip from tannins, the acid line adds a freshness highlighting the core fruit flavours suggested in the bouquet. The tartness of the cherry and ripeness of other fruit deliver a wine of quality and style, typicity and vigor. Best drinking from 2023 through 2027" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Oct 2023

Our Smoking Loon Zinfandel is a striking deep, inky purple color in the glass. Aromas of ripe raspberry, black cherry, peppercorn and toasted coconut lift from the glass. This rich, medium-bodied wine is full of flavor with loads of fresh red fruits; raspberry, pomegranate and a healthy dose of that classic Zinfandel spice.

In crafting our Smoking Loon Old Vine Zinfandel, our winemakers sourced grapes from throughout California’s prime grape growing regions. Known for its abundant sunshine which helps to ensure a reliable extended growing season, the “Golden State” has become an American winemaking mecca on par with the other great wine regions of the world. California boasts nearly 100 American Viticulture Areas (AVAs), that encompass over a half million acres of vineyards, supporting a diverse varietal mix. Cool climate varietals like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir thrive in the fog-bathed coastal areas, while the warmer inland valleys provide the perfect conditions for heartier heat loving varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc.

Food Pairing: This is a bold wine with good structure and lively acidity making it a perfect match for any type of BBQ.