Style: Zinfandel and Cabernet are a blend seen only recently. Zinfandel originated in Croatia under the name Crljenak Kastelanski and migrated south through Italy’s Puglia rregion and hit California in the 19th century, while Cabernet Sauvignon is the classic red grape blended into French Bordeaux and countless new-world wines.

Zinfandel brings sturdy, fruit-forward grapiness, raspberry, anise and a peppery spice into the blend, while the classic Cabernet Sauvignon signatures of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, herbs and tobacco support the middle, blending into a firm (but not astringent) tannic finish with lively notes of oak. This wine exhibits smooth richness almost right away.

A great sipping wine, its balance makes it perfect on its own, but that balance also makes it a great foil for red meat dishes, aged cheese, and even bittersweet chocolate.

Body: 3 - Medium

Sweetness Code: 0 - Dry

Oak: 30 g toasted