Alfaro Family Old Vine Zinfandel Gimelli Vineyards

Full ruby color. Nose: strawberry candy, plum, and blood orange with accents of licorice root, vanilla, dried maple leaf, and mocha. Medium body on the palate: plum, strawberry, and Boysenberry framed by dried maple leaf, licorice root, orange peel, vanilla, white pepper, and a touch of mocha. Medium+ acidity. Moderate/lighter dusty/earthy tannins. Lingering dried maple leaf, plum skin, and white pepper on the moderate finish. Silky textured with pristine, jewel-like fruit and complex earth tones. Drink over the next 2-3 …