Kendall-Jackson, Vintner's Reserve Zinfandel, North Coast, California, USA 2021

Undeniably drinkable and fresh, the North Coast Zinfandel from Kendall-Jackson may serve as a bellwether of the style of wine the grape can produce with a depth of dark fruits that is lifted by undeniable freshness. Aromas of mountain scrub, wild violet, pine bough and stone give way to ripe cherry notes. The palate is concentrated by retaining a zesty freshness – a dark fruit core wrapped in dusty, gravelly minerality.