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De Loach California Collection Zinfandel is a juicy, fruit-driven Californian red with plenty of flavour without becoming overly heavy. Ripe cherry, blackberry, raspberry and plum are joined by touches of cocoa and warm spice, while fresh acidity and soft tannins keep everything balanced and easy to enjoy.
The fruit comes from certified sustainable vineyards in Lodi, where warm days encourage generous ripeness while cooling Delta breezes help retain freshness. A touch of neutral oak supports rather than dominates the fruit, making this an excellent choice for anyone looking for the richness of Californian Zinfandel in a smoother, fresher and more approachable style.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Generous and fruit-forward with ripe red cherry, blackberry and dried raspberry, accompanied by touches of warm spice.
Palate: Juicy red and dark berry fruit leads into ripe plum and subtle cocoa, with gentle spice adding complexity. Medium-bodied with refined tannins and fresh acidity, it has the generous fruit expected from Californian Zinfandel without feeling excessively heavy or jammy.
Finish: Smooth and balanced with lingering berry fruit, plum, cocoa and gentle warming spice.
About
De Loach Vineyards was established in 1973 and became part of the Boisset family in 2003. The California Collection is designed to offer approachable, fruit-driven wines while retaining the balance and freshness that are central to De Loach's winemaking style.
This Zinfandel is particularly appealing for its balance. It delivers the ripe berry and plum character associated with Californian Zinfandel, but fresh acidity and refined tannins prevent the wine becoming overly rich, giving it a smoother and more versatile style.
Winemaking: The wine is made to preserve its vibrant fruit character, with just a touch of neutral oak used to support the fruit and introduce subtle complexity without adding an overtly oaky flavour.
Vineyards: The fruit comes from a long-standing grower partner in Lodi. The vineyards are certified sustainable by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, with warm daytime conditions encouraging ripeness while cooling Delta breezes help preserve natural acidity and balance.
Food Pairing: A versatile partner for barbecue dishes, burgers, roast beef and pork ribs. Its combination of ripe fruit, soft tannins and spice also works particularly well with pizza, aubergine parmigiana, lamb curry and other richly flavoured dishes.
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