Andrew Nalle makes on of Calfornia's classic and classiest Zinfandels. Don't miss.

With only 13.8% alcohol and modest use of French oak aging, The Nalle 2020 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel is bright and fruit forward in style, but with Dry Creek’s classic zinberry aromatics of cherry and strawberry. Smooth tannins and good midpalate weight, are a result of fresh berries and not raisins.  90% Zin, 7% Petite Sirah, 3% Carignane

The Nalle 2020 Dry Creek Classic Zinfandel was raised in 25% new oak and comes in at a very civilized 13.8% octane in this vintage. The bouquet wafts from the glass in a youthful blend of brambles, black raspberry, roasted game, dark chocolate, a fine base of soil tones, bonfire, youthful fresh herb tones and blossoming spices in the upper register. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied, focused and nascently complex, with a rock solid core of fruit, ripe, tangy acids, buried tannins and fine balance and grip on the long and very promising finish. Like all of the Nalle Zinfandels, the 2020 is built for the cellar and will need some bottle age before it blossoms properly and starts to drink with generosity. However, once it is really ready to drink, it will be delicious.