2020 George Phillips Cellars Reserve Selection No. 39 Lodi Zinfandel

On the nose, this Zinfandel exhibits delightful aromas of maraschino cherries, chocolate-covered currants, and toasted vanilla. The mouthfeel is rich and velvety with pillowy tannins and ripe fruitiness. On the finish, this wine reveals its flavor complexity by leaving a burst of spiciness. This zippy Zin originates from Lodi or the “Zinfandel capital of the world.” This Californian region is nestled just between the Sierra Nevada mountains and San Francisco bay. This unique geography means Lodi is home to cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers — prime growing conditions for the Spanish and Portuguese varietals that are popular here. With multi-generational artisan winemaking families, Lodi has experienced a meteoric rise in recent decades, culminating in the 2015 Wine Region of the Year award and one of the top bottles To give this 2020 Zinfandel the perfect partner, serve up some spicy and smoked meats or potato leek soup.