JOSH LODI ZINFANDEL

Lodi, CA - 

Joseph Carr founded Josh Cellars in 2007, naming the brand after his father as a tribute to the values of hard work and perseverance. The winery sources its Zinfandel grapes from vineyards in and around Lodi, a region in California's Central Valley widely regarded as one of the state's premier Zinfandel-growing appellations thanks to its warm days, cool nights, and deep sandy loam soils. The fruit is vinified to preserve primary fruit intensity, resulting in a medium-to-full-bodied red that emphasizes varietal typicity. 

Aroma: The nose opens with ripe raspberry and dark plum, followed by layers of cracked black pepper and subtle tobacco-like spice. A faint thread of vanilla emerges as the wine opens up in the glass.

Taste: The entry is soft and fruit-forward, leading with fresh raspberry and cherry. At mid-palate, black pepper and licorice add a savory complexity, while gentle oak influence contributes touches of vanilla and toast. The overall impression is lush and approachable without excessive sweetness.

Finish: The finish is medium in length, carrying lingering notes of blackberry and a subtle warmth from the wine's ripe fruit character. A mild spice lingers alongside soft tannins that fade gradually.