Brown Estate Brown Estate Napa Valley Zinfandel 2023 750ml

Zesty and vibrant yet slightly brooding at the core, with expressive flavors of blackberry and cherry highlighted by licorice and fruitcake spices as this builds structure toward full-bodied tannins. Drink now through 2032. 2,300 cases made.

A fruit-forward red with aromas of crushed dark berries, plum skins, mild spices and blue flowers. Full and succulent with a juicy flow of ripe, almost sweet berries in the middle, finishing lively and supple. Drink or hold.

Brown Estate's 2023 Zinfandel boasts a harmonious mix of berries on the nose, ranging from cherries and raspberries into slightly darker tones of blackberries. There are subtle hints of dusty earth and dried spices as well, bringing added complexity to the table. From the family's holdings in Chiles Valley, it's a medium- to full-bodied, nicely balanced example of the variety, with soft tannins and a bright, mouthwatering finish. Despite the wine's youth, buyers may wish to decant the wine ahead of service, as it has already thrown considerable sediment.