About the Wine

Once someone thinks they know what to expect from a wine labeled Zinfandel they get the proverbial curveball. Jeff Runquist's Z Zinfandel was their first contribution to the world of classic red wines. That is to say, there is no residual sugar here, no pruney overripe nonsense. "Z" is a wine produced to provide classic red wine characters; good color, distinctive aromas, rich flavors and balanced tannins, and at an alcohol level expected of a table wine.

The 2019 wine has a purple color of substantial depth and the hues are a youthfully bright garnet. The aroma is loaded with classic Zinfandel fruit; black raspberry, dark cherry and boysenberry. The bouquet has a hazelnut and nutmeg scent contributed by the small oak barrels that aged this wine for fourteen months. The flavors are juicy, luscious, and round. They feature succulent red currants, dark raspberry and toasted oak. This wine has a full satisfyingly viscous mouth feel. This is unique in that it comes in a wine with mature and fully integrated tannins that provide texture but not astringency.

Jeff Runquist works exceptionally hard to produce Zinfandel that is fully flavored and ready to enjoy upon release. This is a favorite wine to accompany lamb dishes, but will enhance other red meats as well as Mediterranean cuisine.

Blend: 92% Zinfandel, 8% Petite Sirah