Sausal 2005 Century Vines Zinfandel (Alexander Valley)

Country: US / Century Vines
Variety: Zinfandel California
Winery: Sausal / Alexander Valley

From 130-year-old vines, this is a densely layered, bigtime Zin. The flavor concentration is just tremendous, a critical mass of briary, wild blackberries, black currants, dark chocolate, licorice and fabulous Asian spice. True, the alcohol is on the high side, but the wine finishes balanced and dry. Will take up to 10 years of cellaring.