Pezzi King, The Jester 2022, Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel

Dramatic, delicious, and always in character. This Zin has a flair for the bold and the beautiful, showing off sweet oak and sultry fruit with a spicy twist. Perfect with barbecue ribs, smoked meats, five-spice duck, or other meats with intense flavors.

Tasting Notes: Delightful aromatics full of juicy berry pie, vanilla bean, and sweet oak set the tone for this expressive Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel. The palate is lush with layers of cherries, violets, and candied cranberries, grounded by a kick of spicy pepper. Velvet tannins carry the finish with energy and grace, making each sip feel like an encore performance. A confident and charming red with both personality and polish.

Varietals: 100% Zinfandel

About the Estate: Pezzi King Vineyards sits high in the hills above Dry Creek Valley. Known for producing small-lot, high-impact Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, the 137-acre property includes 65 acres of estate vineyards that consistently yield bold, expressive wines. Originally famed for its groundbreaking 1995 Zinfandel, Pezzi King helped redefine the region's style with rich, jammy, fruit-forward bottlings that set a new bar for excellence. Winemaker Chris Barrett carries the legacy forward, crafting wines that reflect the strength of the land and the passion of the people behind it.