Lapis Luna Zinfandel 2020
- 90
- $40
- Drink by: 2022-2026
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A striking label for this Californian bottle of joy. Zinfandel plays a much more important role over in the Golden State than it does here and provides wines of many styles. This one has 20% Sangiovese included (here, that would need to be noted on the label but different rules apply). From the North Coast/Mendocino region, the wine sees a mix of French and American oak, 10% new. The fruit is destemmed before fermentation, with twice daily pumpovers. Maceration ranges from two to four weeks with a further maturation period of ten months. Deep purple hue, we have a nose of spices, mulberries and dried herbs with touched of smoked meats weaved throughout. The flavours are very much upfront here, with a pleasing vibrancy. With mid length, but always emphasising its rich flavours, drink now for three to four years
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
