2019 Idlewild Lost Hills Ranch Cortese, Mendocino, USA Bourgoin who makes a zinfandel from

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-35% Ribolla Gialla

40% Carignan Blanc

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2019 Idlewild Lost Hills Ranch Cortese, Mendocino, USA Bourgoin who makes a zinfandel fromThis wine is a balance of texture in a lithe and demure format. The elevage in large Slovenien oak botti retained great freshness while also framing the wine beautifully. Lemon balm, chamomile, sage, orange peel, straw, and white tea are highlights of the aromas. The mouth feel is saline and viscous followed by driving acidity and firm phenolic power. Roughly 20% of the blend was fermented on skins and sees an extended maceration of one and a half