2019 Joel Gott Zinfandel Napa Valley USA

GW says: Sourced from the Lodi, Sierra Foothills, and Contra Costa County AVAs, this brambly Zinfandel (with 3% Petite Syrah) offers up aromas and flavors of spiced briar fruits, plums, cardamom, and sandalwood. The briar notes add texture alongside plum skin tannins on a spicy, smooth finish.

Grapes: 97% Zinfandel, 3% Petite Syrah

Appearance: Dark ruby and purple hues.

Aroma: Brambleberries, red currants and plum with notes of maple sugar and vanilla.

Palate: The wine opens with bright fruit flavors followed by soft, velvety tannins on the mid-palate, and a long finish with hints of spice.