and bottled after 14 months of aging on its lees

From a medium-dark ruby colour fanning out like a dark ruby-hued rose to the edges

iron-rich clay

White seeks to dispel that notion

south facing hillside vines

2013, Williams Selyem Bacigalupi Zinfandel Rousanne and bottled after 14 monthsBlackberry and plum jump from the glass and intermix with red raspberry and cherry. A floral quality comes through, with a little aeration, and complements the darker elements of wood spices and clove. The flavors lead with dark berry fruits but the red fruits explode in the middle and transition to anise and clove, and hint of lavender on the finish. The robust tannin fans out on the finish, tempered by a refreshing acidity throughout. This is