McHenry Hohnen ‘Hazel's Vineyard’ Zinfandel 2021 domaine-jean-defaix Herbaceous asparagus like scents mix

Herbaceous asparagus like scents mix with ripe gooseberry

5/3 atmospheres (most Champagnes are between five and six)

The vines thrive in the granite sands and layers of ancient river gravel of this vineyard

which are predominantly based on sandstone

The walls of the Clos are no longer standing as they were originally built from clay and hay

McHenry Hohnen ‘Hazel's Vineyard’ Zinfandel 2021 domaine-jean-defaix Herbaceous asparagus like scents mixThe medium bodied palate displays cranberry confection, sour cherries and dried flowers, and is driven by a lovely natural acidity. The structure is silky, yet defined by smooth tannins. This fruit driven Zinfandel is guaranteed to please as a young wine but will improve with careful cellaring over the years.