Artezin Zinfandel Mendocino County

The Artezin Zinfandel Mendocino County tastes of ripe black cherry and blackberry, carried by a distinct peppery note. In the glass, it appears deep dark red. This is complemented by clove and a hint of vanilla from the barrel aging.

On the palate, the Artezin Zinfandel is dry and powerful with 14.8% vol. The tannins feel velvety. The extract has a slightly sweet note that rounds out the wine without making it seem jammy.

The finish of the Artezin Zinfandel is long and spicy. For the Artezin label, the Hess Collection Winery relies on hand-picked fruit from Mendocino County. The region north of San Francisco is known for older vines and a Zinfandel style that aims for depth and length. The wine is sealed with a natural cork.

The Artezin Zinfandel Mendocino County pairs well with hearty meat dishes. The data sheet recommends lamb, goose, steak, and game. A roast game dish or duck breast with plum sauce is particularly harmonious, as the wine's fruit meets the sweetness of the sauce.

The Artezin Zinfandel also shows its strength with savory, spicy cuisine. Pulled pork or a hearty pasta all'Amatriciana easily keep up with its peppery note and dark fruit. The wine is therefore also suitable for a barbecue or a hearty gathering with friends.

Serve the Artezin Zinfandel at 16 to 18 °C. This keeps the spice and velvety structure in balance. The dishes make it a companion for the cooler season, when roasts, goose, and braised dishes are on the table.

If you are looking for red wines from the New World related to the Artezin Zinfandel Mendocino County, you will find three dry alternatives with different grape varieties and origins here.

• Montes Alpha Carmenère is a dry red wine from Montes from the Colchagua Valley in Chile and brings a different grape variety, Carmenère, into the glass.
• Allesverloren Shiraz is a dry red wine from Franschhoek in South Africa, produced by the Allesverloren Wine Estate from Shiraz.
• Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a dry red wine from Mendoza in Argentina, which the Bodega Domaine Bousquet makes from Cabernet Sauvignon.