Ghost Block Pelissa Vineyard Zinfandel 2023 Casal Amado meaty notes all emerge on

meaty notes all emerge on the nose

crushed autumn leaves and dried flowers open first

the 2020 offers up an exotic mélange of dark fruit mixed with hints of lavender

I tasted this still-unbottled regional red in January 2024

Ghost Block Pelissa Vineyard Zinfandel 2023 Casal Amado meaty notes all emerge onThe 2023 Ghost Block Pelissa Zinfandel displays a captivating harmony, characterized by enticing aromas of baking spices and bramble berries. On the palate, it offers a beautifully balanced mouthfeel, intertwining flavors of ripe blackberries, black cherries, and plums with delicate hints of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Enhanced by a zesty acidity, this wine culminates in a velvety smooth finish that lingers.