J. Rickards Old Vine 2018 Zinfandel A.V. Select Alexander Valley   

NVWE Notes: Forthcoming and rich in focused fruit, the nose of this ideally dinner-worthy Zinfandel offers scents of black raspberry, dark plum, blueberry, dark rose, black pepper and a hint of Asian spices. It is even more fruit-forward on the palate, where bright raspberry and blueberry and lots of peppercorn overlay a richer core of Amerena cherry jam. The finish lingers with enough refreshment to keep all the ripe fruit in balance. Built for summer barbecues, it is ready to enjoy.