At the table with Zinfandel Lodi 2022
Grilled peppered rib of beef, smoked pork ribs with barbecue sauce, slow-cooked shoulder of lamb with rosemary, lasagne bolognese, chilli con carne.
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Zinfandel Lodi 2022Ravenswood
This cuvée comes from the Lodi wine-growing area in California, in the heart of the Central Valley. The old Zinfandel vines draw their concentration from soils mixing clay, sand and silt, under a hot, sunny climate tempered by the influence of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
The grapes ferment spontaneously with natural yeasts for five to eight days. The wine is then aged for eighteen months in French oak barrels to refine its structure and integrate its spicy, toasty nuances.
This wine reveals notes of blackberry, blueberry, ripe plum, black cherry, candied orange, violet, black pepper, clove, vanilla, cocoa and coffee. The palate is broad, fleshy and velvety, carried by generous fruit, measured freshness and supple yet present tannins. The long finish retains a spicy, lightly toasty and smoky edge.
Where are we traveling?
Sonoma CoastUnited States
It lies less than an hour's drive north of San Francisco, stretching for more than 80 kilometres along the Pacific coastline of Sonoma County, from Bodega Bay in the south to the edges of Mendocino in the north. The vineyards spread over steep, windswept slopes, often planted on hillsides between 200 and 500 metres above sea level, in a spectacular landscape of redwood forests, wave-battered cliffs and wild meadows plunging towards the ocean. The appellation, created in 1987, was long considered too vast and heterogeneous, until a handful of visionary winegrowers — David Hirsch, the Martinellis, then figures such as Ted Lemon of Littorai — showed in the 1990s and 2000s that the areas most exposed to the Pacific, known as the "true Sonoma Coast" or "extreme Sonoma Coast", produced wines of incomparable intensity and depth. The climate is harsh and maritime, dominated by persistent fog, fierce Pacific winds and cool temperatures that considerably slow the ripening of the grapes, demanding from winegrowers a patience and a willingness to take risks that few Californian regions require. Sonoma Coast has risen to become the absolute benchmark for Californian Pinot Noir, producing taut, saline wines of earthy complexity that rival the best Burgundy crus, alongside finely chiselled, mineral Chardonnay, vibrant, spicy Syrah and a raw energy that conveys all the wild power of this coastline.
The little history of the country
United States
In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors into California that boosted the Californian wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in Sonoma and Napa. At the start of the 20th century there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933, Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the Californian wine industry, so much so that by 1933 only 140 wineries were still producing wine. It was not until 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition, and California was then known mainly for fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous wineries were founded (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc.). In 1976 a landmark event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgement of Paris". It pitted the greatest French wines against the American newcomers. On 24 May, an unexpected result shook the wine world when, to everyone's surprise, the United States came out on top. Yet the competition remains fairly unknown to the general public. Today there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Although California largely monopolises the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and Washington State offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
All about Zinfandel Lodi 2022
At what temperature should Zinfandel Lodi 2022 be served?
Between 15 and 17 °C.
How long can Zinfandel Lodi 2022 be kept?
Ageing potential: 1 to 5 years, until around 2027. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Zinfandel Lodi 2022?
Grapes: 77% Zinfandel, 23% Petite Sirah. Origin: California, United States. Alcohol: 14.5%.
What to serve with Zinfandel Lodi 2022?
Zinfandel Lodi 2022 pairs well with lamb, beef and white meat. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.