2019 Artezin Mendocino Zinfandel

"Beautifully styled and complex, it's splendidly lifted on the nose showing dried cherry, vanilla, hazelnut and cake spice aromas, leading to a wonderfully flavoursome palate offering plush mouthfeel and velvety tannins. Sweetly ripe with savoury nuances, it's gorgeously drinkable. At its best: now to 2027. $35.00. NZ Distributor: Procure. March 2022." Drink 2022 - 2027

"Five spice and blackberry fruits, dark plum and sweet oak with toasty vanilla and clove suggestions. Some cassis and blue fruit layers as well as tart cherry. Luscious and salivating on the palate with firm, ripe tannins and medium+ acidity accentuating the tart side of the fruits then flavours of dark berries return along with spice and texture. A lovely wine, perfect for food or on its own. Best drinking from 2022 through 2029."

"Deep ruby-red, lighter on edge. The nose is full and welcoming, with ripe black raspberries, cherries, boysenberries lifted by pepper, followed by cinnamon buns. Full-bodied, nuances of cherries, black raspberries and boysenberries have good depth, unfolding pepper, cinnamon buns and salted caramel element. The fruit has excellent freshness and depth, supported by balanced acidity; supple, smooth tannin provides structure and allows the delicious fruit and spice to shine. Match with braised short ribs and char siu over the next 5-7 years. A blend of 82% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah, 4% Carignan, fermented to 14.8% alc, aged 10 months in 1 to 2-year-old French oak barrels. 18.5/20 pts (93 pts) Apr 2022 RRP $35." Drink 2022 - 2029