Winemaker Kristy Melton goes for a middle ground between ripeness and nervy austerity
A gentle swirl reveals dried Italian herbs with a suggestion of charcuterie meats
with a hint of salinity that lingers
with hints of honeysuckle
it utterly compensated for in quality
2021 Hendry Block 7 & 22 Zinfandel, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Paicines Winemaker Kristy Melton goes forWINEMAKER'S NOTES: Weve long believed that Hendrys classic Zinfandels stand with the best of Napa Valleyand in 2021, Wine Enthusiast made it official. Hendrys 2021 Blocks 7 & 22 stands at the top, beating Zins that cost twice as much. Its a Napa Valley classic, and as good as Zin gets, at any price. Pair with seasoned lamb chops on the grill, beef carpaccio, seared lean steaks, eggplant Parmesan, pasta with a braised meat ragu. As always, balanced and