Capital Z Zinfandel 2020

Here, in the UK, we don't get to drink much Californian Zinfandel - 95% of it is consumed locally. And Lodi is one of the elite regions for growing it, its wines gorgeously rich, dark and swarthy. This is a special parcel from one of our favourite Lodi cellars, so good we aren't allowed to name them. That's part of the hush hush deal that ensured an exceptionally good price on this wine. It won't surprise you that sales for super-premium wines slowed last year, so the winery was keen to shift some stock. And with Zin-focused customers, we were more than delighted to oblige. Small grapes ensure intense colour and a big lift of super ripe black fruits, rippled with vanilla and spice. Decant an hour beforehand. Great with roast red meats.