McHenry Hohnen ‘Hazel's Vineyard’ Zinfandel 2021 domaine-jean-defaix It's a very steep hillside

It's a very steep hillside

The walls of the Clos are no longer standing as they were originally built from clay and hay

north-facing far end of the valley

Herbaceous asparagus like scents mix with ripe gooseberry

followed by 12 months of aging

McHenry Hohnen ‘Hazel's Vineyard’ Zinfandel 2021 domaine-jean-defaix It's a very steep hillsideThe medium bodied palate displays cranberry confection, sour cherries and dried flowers, and is driven by a lovely natural acidity. The structure is silky, yet defined by smooth tannins. This fruit driven Zinfandel is guaranteed to please as a young wine but will improve with careful cellaring over the years.