F. Stephen Millier Black Label Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2017
About the wine
Hand harvested beauty from sunny California
Naked legend Stephen has taken the best California has to offer for his Black Label Lodi and bought Angels a simply stunning Zinfandel, using only carefully hand picked grapes for the job.
This is a full-bodied red, bursting at the seams with dark fruits and berries as well as a gentle spice on the nose thanks to time spent in oak barrels.
Unlike us, this wine will grow old gracefully for several years to come! But you’d better snap it up quicksmart as Stephen’s bottles don’t hang around for long!
Best before
This wine being full bodied will age gracefully for several years. I suggest buying several bottles and watch over (drink)them as they get better with age.
Serving advice
When first released this wine will benefit with a little air before tasting. I suggest letting it sit in your glass and then swirl. It should blossom before your very eyes.
Food match
Short ribs braised in a brown sauce with buttermilk mashed potatoes are going to be my first choice when the weather gives us our first chilly night.
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
USA
California
Zinfandel | Primitivo
Big Red
14.5% ABV
75cl
Vegan
Vegetarian
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Stephen Millier
- Stephen is no stranger to a gold medal or two... but usually his prestigious employers are the only ones in the limelight.
- When Stephen offered to set aside some of his favourite wines and vineyards to make a special range with his name on the label just for Angels, we jumped at the opportunity.
- If you like underdogs, Stephen's your man. He will find the overlooked and under-appreciated and he will take precious care to make sure they grow into big, beautiful wines that deserve more attention.
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