Once Future, Frank Block Teldeschi Zinfandel Size:12x750ml in the (rightly named) Unico

in the (rightly named) Unico method (72 months’ oak)

again somewhat surprisingly

with a gripping sense of structure that is yielding but dense at the same time

generously perfumed finish

but it also has the pedigree and beautiful inner structure for long cellar aging

Once Future, Frank Block Teldeschi Zinfandel Size:12x750ml in the (rightly named) UnicoThe 2017 Zinfandel Teldeschi Vineyard Franks Block comes from a mixed block of vines planted in 1904 to about 80% Zinfandel with equal parts Alicante and old vine Carignan. The grapes were harvested on August 31, co fermented and aged in 35% new French oak. Medium to deep ruby, it has a nose of grilled peaches, warm blueberries, prosciutto, dusty earth, autumn leaves and floral potpourri. The palate is medium bodied and elegantly restrained with