Klinker Brick "Brickmason" Zinfandel Blend, 2021
Lodi, California
80% Zinfandel, 10% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Sirah
14.9%
The blend started by barrel sampling through 16 different lots of Zinfandel and choosing two that were exemplary of the varietal and vintage. The Costa Zin was selected for its acidity, red fruit and spicy pepper with an elegant finish. The Burney Mettler was the opposite - big dark fruit with firm tannins and bold structure. The wines were then blended equally. In the cellar, Klinker Brick added their barrel fermented Syrah to bring additional depth and toasty vanilla aromas. Cabernet was then incorporated, which encouraged the reemergence of dark fruits and round tannins. Finally, Petite Sirah was added to enhance color and the structure integrity of the blend as well as give the wine aromas of blueberries with a hint of licorice.
California, (Lodi AVA)
80% Zinfandel, 10% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Sirah
14.8%
* Certified Sustainable
The 2021 Klinker Brick “Brickmason” Red Blend is a bold, fruit-forward wine crafted from sustainably farmed vineyards in Lodi’s Mokelumne River sub-AVA. This blend showcases the region’s signature old-vine Zinfandel, complemented by Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petite Sirah, resulting in a rich and approachable red.
TASTING NOTES: Aromas of blueberry and toasty vanilla lead into notes of dark fruit with soft tannins on the palate.
FOOD PAIRINGS: This versatile blend pairs well with margherita pizza or pasta bolognese.
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Varietal | Zinfandel Blend |
| Varietal Composition | 80% Zinfandel, 10% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Sirah |
| Appellation | Lodi AVA |
| Designation | Certified Sustainable |
| Alcohol | 14.90% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | California |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
