Fill your senses with the bright concentrated aromas of fresh-picked vine-ripened blackberries laced with vanillin oak and just-ground pepper. The opulent aromas repeat on the palate as the juicy flavors coat every corner, then linger. The velvety mouthfeel also reveals hints of cherry, strawberry, coffee and creamy dark chocolate. Beautifully balanced with buoyant acidity, delicious fruit and lovely oak notes, this Zinfandel showcases how elegance and grace can be part of the repertoire of this often robust and rowdy varietal.

Try pairing with pork tenderloin drizzled with a blackberry glaze, or grilled venison chops served with roasted eggplant and red-skinned potatoes.