DESCRIPTION:
Flavors of blackberry, plum, oak spice and berry jam fill in the mid-palate.
40% Zinfandel, 30% Sangiovese, 30% Malbec
TA: 5.7 gm/L | PH: 3.8 | RS: .98 | Alcohol: 13.8%
FLAVOR AND AROMA NOTES:
The aromas are very distinctive highlighting Zinfandel's spicy notes. Flavors of blackberry, plum, oak spice and berry jam fill in the mid-palate. This is a very distinctive and fun wine.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
When this wine was blended thoughts of barbeque came to mind. Serve this with your favorite barbeque with close friends.
WINEMAKER - Kestutis Vizgirda
Kestutis "Gus" Vizgirda believes the secret to good winemaking begins in the vineyard. That's why throughout the growing season you will find him touring the rows of varietals and envisioning the kinds of wines he will produce from the harvest. For over two decades, Vizgirda has worked at several local wineries, working with some of the Valley's best winemakers to refine his craft. Today, he has developed his own unique approach to making wine and has won gold medals for several of his varietals.
In addition to serving as Wilson Creek's Winemaker, Vizgirda teaches wine classes at Mt. San Jacinto College and San Diego State University Extended Studies campus. He is also a judge at several local and international wine competitions.
REVIEWS: Wine server Taylor's favorite!
"I chose the ZSM because of its beautiful combo of fruity flavor and smokey richness. This wine would pair well with a nice roasted chicken dinner. I personally choose to enjoy a glass of the ZSM on the patio as a perfect end to a great day!"
