The Allons Ensemble Zinfandel Tasting Notes

Our 2018 Allons Ensemble Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County offers the bold and dashing expressions of the grapes grown in the Dry Creek Valley AVA.

Starting with an intoxicating bouquet that delivers notes of black cherry and floral violet to prepare the palate for an explosion of flavors: boysenberry, cranberry and licorice, followed by spicy candied fruit that leads to a sensual long finish we all look for in a great bottle of wine.

Our Zinfandel pairs with amazing dancing partners in Syrah and Petite Sirah that elevate this party in a bottle to an affair to remember.

If you can wait, this wine can be enjoyed for the next 6-9 years.

Food & Wine Pairings

Let’s start the party off with lamb lollipops dipped in goat cheese crème or bacon wrapped prawns brushed with a BBQ glaze, then move on to pair with everything from the cheesiest smoky cheddar mac and cheese to your Thanksgiving turkey with sage stuffing and cranberries. Don’t leave the table just yet – if there’s any Zin left to swirl in the glass, you’ll want to enjoy with dark chocolates, salted caramel cookies and it even loves spiced pumpkin desserts. It’s ok to Zin a little!

The Wine

• Vintage: 2018
• Varietal: Zinfandel
• Appellation: Dry Creek Valley
• Composition: 86% Zinfandel 9% Syrah 5% Petite Sirah
• Production: 341 cases
• Aging: 21 months in oak barrels 100% French
• Alcohol %: 14.5