Nickel & Nickel 2017 De Carle Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford MAGNUM (1.5L) 6 The 2021 Ballentine Estate Zinfandel

The 2021 Ballentine Estate Zinfandel is a premium Napa Valley Zinfandel grown in the historic Pocai Vineyard on the valley's warm eastern benchlands

Nevertheless

the wine shows great complexity with notes of brambly wild berry

I expect the 2023 will drink well with minimal cellaring

barrel-fermented style reminiscent of the white wines of Burgundy but with the generous sun-ripened flavors of California

Nickel & Nickel 2017 De Carle Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford MAGNUM (1.5L) 6 The 2021 Ballentine Estate Zinfandel*This a rare MAGNUM (1. 5 Liter bottle)* 97 Points James Suckling: "Outstanding balance and complexity from the beginning that showcases concentrated black fruits and purple flowers with plenty of spices and subtle yet harmonious toast and cedar aromas. Intense graphite and stony minerality, too. Full to medium bodied on the mid palate with delightful acidity that gives this wonderful crunchiness. Fine grained juicy tannins. Precisely focused wine