Seghesio 2018 Rockpile zinfandel

Most Seghesio wines sit on that edge of ripeness where they're great young but don't age as well as some. This one is 15.3% alc.

More black than red fruits, bit of vanilla, great silky mouth feel. Tannins almost non-existent, fruit is a little too "zingy," finish is short, getting a little burn in the throat which I frickin' hate. It is improving as it sits; becoming more integrated.

Grilling sausages to go with it.

Rockpile AVA is North of Dry Creek, sits at 1,000+ ft in rocky soil, breezy, lots of sun. About 8 vineyards up there. Known for cab & zin.

I also have 2018 Seghesio zin from Pagani Vyd and hoping that kicks ass.