ZINFANDEL
2018 Cemetery Vineyard m2 Wines
| Grapes | Zinfandel |
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | USA, California |
| Other | Practising Organic, Certified Organic |
| District | Lodi |
| ABV | 14.5% |
Deep and richly fruited. there's cinnamon and sweet tobacco balanced by delicious cherry fruit and plum. Yet again it is the drive and line that he conjures up in these Lodi gems that are so impressive. This is a beautiful heady wine - but for people who don't necessarily want big wines. Neatly done and this comes from the super vineyard Layne works so meticulously. L&S (Mar 2023)
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*Case price discount: Mix any 12 bottles of wine (or 9 litre equivalent) or 6 bottles of Champagne, Spirits, Sweet Wine or Fortified (4.5 litres) to get the discounted 'case price' for each bottle.
Aged in American oak (15% new). Deep crimson. Heady nose of plush, super-ripe (but not jammy) red fruit, sweet spice and tobacco. Great depth. Power and opulence married to surprisingly good refreshment. All the flavours in focus and bordered by ripe, fine-grained tannins. Long and fresh on the finish. Plenty of opulent enjoyment, for sure, but it’s the balance that is most striking. Drinking range: 2022 - 2028 Rating: 17 Oliver Coleman, www.JancisRobinson.com (Nov 2024)
m2 Wines
Layne Montgomery is a charming, colourful character and a very talented winemaker. Self-taught he started this fantastic project in 2004, creating dynamic, artisanal wines from distinctive vineyards on the West side of Lodi, California.
Some vines are now over 100 years old, which is remarkable for this often forgotten part of the wine world. He eschews French oak for American oak. 'French oak is too delicate, he says. 'It's like putting lipstick on John Wayne'.
The wines have simply got better and better as Layne has honed his craft and he is now making stand out wines for the region. When we met him on a balmy August night amongst the vines of Lodi we were immediately enchanted by his stunning wines and amusing, outspoken character. These are wines with personality and a refined sense of place.
California Dreamin' Mixed Case
Transport yourself to the Golden State with this case. From our friends at Land of Saints/A Tribute to Grace, Darling Wines and m2 Wines, see what this extraordinary land has to offer.
Christmas Californian Mixed Six
Whether you're looking for bold, fruit-forward, joyous Zinfandel, a cheerful, sun-drenched Chardonnay or something a little more refined and thought-provoking (say a single vineyard Grenache, or a cool, coastal Syrah), our Californian Christmas case has the range to deliver on all fronts.
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