Colombier, Crozes-Hermitage Gaby Vintage:2017 The 2017 Zinfandel Teldeschi Vineyard

The 2017 Zinfandel Teldeschi Vineyard Frank’s Block comes from a mixed block of vines planted in 1904 to about 80% Zinfandel with equal parts Alicante and old-vine Carignan

ground anise and black pepper flavors

as despite its elegance it is uncannily concentrated (and

this block of vines is located right across from the Block 1 Merlot

and this wine fell through the cracks

Colombier, Crozes-Hermitage Gaby Vintage:2017 The 2017 Zinfandel Teldeschi VineyardSaturated ruby. Intense cherry and blackberry scents, along with hints of pipe tobacco, cola and baking spices. Juicy and energetic in the mouth, offering concentrated cherry, blueberry and spicecake flavors that turn sweeter on the back half. Sneaky, rounded tannins build steadily on an impressively long, spice accented finish that leaves behind suggestions of mocha and candied flowers. Josh Raynolds