By Chris and Sherry Hardie
Clever packaging gets noticed in store shelves, and this new label certainly fits that bill. The label on a silk-screened bottle features a replica of a 16th century French encryption wheel that represents the three grape varieties used in this blend.
The wine itself has an alchemist feel as well, with zinfandel, petite sirah and cabernet sauvignon grapes sourced from 30 different California vineyards. The wines were fermented and aged in separate lots of stainless steel and oak barrels before the final blend.
The wine displays the big fruit flavors you’d expect of a zinfandel, additional nuances of berries and a semi-sweet finish that makes it a very easy quaff.
Sherry: “Bold and fruity with black cherry, raspberry and hint of licorice.” 3-1/2 stars
Chris: “An earthy bouquet with flavors of raspberry and plum.” 3-1/2 stars
Available locally for about $13.50.
Coming next week: HandCraft Chardonnay
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