2016 Williams Selyem Zinfandel Bacigalupi Vineyard

The 2016 Zinfandel Bacigalupi Vineyard was made "in the fashion of Pinot Noir," says winemaker Jeff Mangahas, with whole berries but no stem inclusion. Vines were planted sometime in the 1920s entirely to Zinfandel, and 20% to 25% new oak was used this vintage. Medium ruby-purple, the nose explodes to warm peaches and nectarines, cherry jam, macerated blueberries and accents of dried bark, cinnamon stick and floral perfume. The palate is light to medium-bodied with lively fruit layers lightly framed by grainy tannins and refreshed by mouthwatering acidity, finishing very long and spicy. 389 cases produced.