2023 Maitre de Chai Zinfandel Stampede Vineyard, Clements Hills

San Francisco Wine Panel Score 92 Points

Rich and notably spicy, the nose of this fine bottling ties scents of cracked black peppercorn, smoke and mineral expressions to a deeper core of dark red cherry, red plum preserves, cherry pit and red raspberry. In the mouth, it is boldly flavorful, piquantly fruity, rich in body and mineral-laced, keeping good focus and food-balance through a long finish. Very tasty now, if is likely to be more so in 12-18 months. 427 cases produced.