McNab Ridge Zinfandel Cononiah Vineyard 2018 750ml

This full-bodied wine is strongly shaped by firm tannins and a spicy, new-oak quality that fills the aroma with cedar, mint and nutmeg that last through the flavors and finish. It is firm in texture, holding in generous, tasty blackberry and strawberry tones.

• Country: United States
• Region: California
• Appellation: Mendocino County
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Zinfandel

The precise origins of what became known as the Zinfandel grape variety are uncertain, although it has clear genetic equivalents in both Puglia and Croatia. However, when it was brought to the New World in the mid 19th century, it became known as the Zinfandel, and has been consistently popular and widely grown ever since. These very dark and very round grapes have a remarkably high sugar content, resulting in relatively high levels of alcohol in the wines they are made into, with bottles often displaying as much as fifteen percent. What makes the Zinfandel such an interesting grape, though, is the fact that the flavors produced by this varietal vary considerably depending on the climate they are grown in. In cooler valley regions, the Zinfandel grapes result in wines which hold strong flavors of tart and sweet fruits; raspberry, redcurrant and sweet cherry, held in a very smooth and silky liquid. Conversely, warmer regions result in more complex and spicy notes, including anise, pepper and hedgerow berries.