Red

America , California

Adulation California Zinfandel

0.75L | 14.5%

14 , 5 0

Zinfandel

Adulation

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Adulation California Zinfandel

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Beautifully layered

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2024

Ready to drink 2024 - 2028

Past peak After 2028

Aromas

Black fruit Blackberry Cherry Spices Vanilla Toffee Tobacco Leather Dark chocolate Cedarwood

Food Pairing

Barbecue meat Spicy dishes Steak

Vintage Report

The 2022 vintage for Zinfandel from the North Coast is rated with an excellent score of 90. The wines from this vintage are characterized as high quality and are approachable for early drinking.

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For this powerful, robust red wine made from the Zinfandel grape, we travel to the American wine region of California. Here, we find the Adulation winery, which loosely translates to "flattery," which stands for "charity" and "pretending." This red wine certainly delivers, a full-bodied wine with plenty of charitableness.

The Zinfandel harvest

Adulation's Zinfandel vineyards are located in the heart of California's wine country. Here, the old, thick trunks grow in soils of clay, sand, and chalk, which Zinfandel loves immensely. The soil gives the bunches sufficient strength, and this, combined with the perfect climate, makes for a fantastic harvest. This allows for the hand-harvesting of beautiful bunches. For this quality, only the finest Zinfandel bunches are needed. The bunches are transported in small crates to Adulation's wine press.

Wood aging for the Adulation California Zinfandel

When the Zinfandel bunches arrive, they are inspected again and gently pressed. After this, the entire wine is aged in oak for several months. The oak is used in used American oak, some of which is new and unused. This makes the juice fuller and more aromatic.

What does Adulation Zinfandel taste like?

Upon pouring, we first see a beautiful deep red color with a purple sheen. It has a rich aroma, and our nose is reminded of black fruit, spices, tobacco, leather, and a touch of dark cocoa. This beautiful, robust nose continues into the taste, as the palate is pampered by blackberries and cherries, along with a touch of spice and cedarwood. On the cheeks, we encounter some sweet spices, a touch of vanilla, and toffee. The finish is long and very balanced.

Product details

Availability	Only 12 in stock!
Alcohol content	14.5%
Vintage	2022
Size	0.75L
Region	California
Sub-region	Central Valley
Appellation	San Joaquin
Producer	Adulation
Varietal(s)	Zinfandel
Oak aging	Yes, Several months of aging in American oak, partly new and partly used
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C
Storage at perfecte wijn	Air conditioned at 18°c