BACA 'Home Base' Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel ‘19

From 90-year-old vines in Dry Creek's gravelly benches, this Zinfandel pours an opaque purple-black. The nose explodes with an intoxicating perfume of brambly blackberries, cracked pepper, and molasses layered with violet pastille nuances. The palate delivers extraordinary depth - flavors of blueberry compote, dark chocolate, and roasted herbs unfold with velvety tannins that earned consistent 95-97 point scores. Aged 16 months in French oak (40% new), this 15.8% alcohol wine finishes with a kaleidoscope of fruit and spice that lingers for minutes. Decant for smoked brisket or cellar until 2035+ - the 2021 vintage represents a new benchmark for Dry Creek Zin.