Girard Zinfandel Old Vine 2016 Bottle:1 freshly ground cacao beans

freshly ground cacao beans

and 7% Syrah grown in the the higher elevations of the Upper Galilee

The palate is bursting with banana and lychee flavors

Super-ripe raspberry and bright red cherry make for a seductive first sip

Girard Zinfandel Old Vine 2016 Bottle:1 freshly ground cacao beansBold blackberry and black currant fruit notes rise from the glass, laced with baking spice and floral aromas. The palate showcases elegant black cherry and raspberry flavors. The finish reveals the oak impact; French oak lends sweet vanilla essence, savory toast notes are imparted by the American oak, while the Hungarian oak elevates Zinfandels characteristic sweet spice. All combined, the fusion of oak affords the wine a smooth and luxurious finish.