Three Wine Co Old Vine Zinfandel 2020

From the Producer:

Our "Red Label" Zinfandel is a blend of 77% Zinfandel, 11% Petite Sirah, 9% Carignane, and 3% Alicante Bouschet. All the grapes in this blend come from vineyard blocks with extremely sandy-soil called Delhi loam.

About 32% of this Zinfandel blend consists of ~25 year-old vines with the balance (68%) being well over 100 years old. These younger vine Zinfandel grapes show the typical raspberry to blackberry fruit so dominate in the older vines in the area, validating the Contra Costa appellation. The “field blend” contingent of this wine adds structure, color, cherry, and black fruit flavors. There is a deep concentration of ripe black cherries and spice with a minerality (earthy berry) sneaking through. The mouth-feel is rich and balanced with a lingering peppery finish. Enjoy now.