Red

Frank Family Reserve Zinfandel (Chiles Valley)

Frank Family

Chiles Valley · Napa · United States

Ficha técnica

Tipo
Red
Uva
Zinfandel
País
United States
Região
Chiles Valley · Napa
Denominação
Chiles Valley, Napa, California
Corpo
full
Acidez
medium
Tanino
medium
Doçura
dry

Harmonização

churrasco · carnes assadas · ensopados · pratos com molhos ricos · queijos duros

Safras avaliadas

  • 201488 pts

    Perfumed with oak and smoke, this is a full-bodied, robustly built and powerful reserve-level wine, the fruit taking on a candied berry quality as it opens. Soft tannins fill out the palate, while a layering of pepper and cinnamon notes weigh in, taking full strength on the fini…

  • 201391 pts

    Sourced for many years from the Nichelini family from a vineyard 600 to 800 higher than the valley floor, this Zin is blended with 15% Petite Sirah, the whole more than a sum of its parts in thick, soft layers of fig and blackberry. Nutmeg and black pepper dance on the finish, s…

  • 201287 pts

    This thick, rich and dense wine may need time to overcome its wealth of leathery sinew and black pepper. The fruit is elusive, allowing the savory elements to dominate all around. This may need cellaring to come around, through 2020.