Croix Estate - 1904 Zinfandel 2023 (750ml) Saumur-Champigny

Croix Estate - 1904 Zinfandel 2023 (750ml) Saumur-ChampignyThis sexy, ripe and jammy Zinfandel opens with lively aromatics of boysenberry, blueberry, black cherry, and lavender catch curiosity immediately. The wines hue sheets the glass with jet black ink, indicative of Alicante Bouchets influence on the concentration of color. The mouthfeel is a viscous, luscious harmony of star anise, black plum, blackberries, and savory sweet bliss.

'Linea 1878 Barolo'---this beautiful red Italian wine has a balanced taste of red and dark fruits

Today Luigi continues to operate his the winery assisted by his two daughters and his son-in-law

The palate is intense with rich plum

a suggestion of sandalwood

12 months barrel aging with two rackings (barrel to barrel

Rounded tannins lead to a spicy earth-laced finish

Beautiful rose-gold color with lots of ripe pear

35% Cabernet Franc

the somber black fruit yielding notes of red

effervescent and delicate

accompanied by spicy and floral notes

it has a good balance of acidity and tannin