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Cycles Gladiator Zinfandel 2020
Cycles Gladiator Zinfandel is a fruit‑driven, richly textured Californian Zinfandel from Lodi, known for its jammy red and black fruits, chocolate‑oak complexity, velvety tannins, and smoky spice notes. Cycles Gladiator Zinfandel – Full Tasting Notes & Description Concise Takeaway A lush, , oak‑kissed Zinfandel showing black cherry, blackberry jam, chocolate, cedar, baking spices, smoke, and velvety tannins, made in Lodi, California, the heartland of top‑quality Zinfandel. Location Region: Lodi, Central Valley, California Country: United States Producer: Cycles Gladiator (Hahn Family Wines for the 2020 bottling) Lodi is hot, dry, and ideal for Zinfandel, with cooling night winds that preserve acidity. Grape & Winemaking 88–100% Zinfandel depending on vintage; some vintages include 12% Petite Syrah for structure and smoky depth. Aged ~17 months in one‑year‑old and neutral American oak barrels, adding smoke, chocolate, and baking spice notes. Alcohol: 14–15% depending on vintage. Detailed Tasting Notes Appearance Deep, dark ruby with purple edges. Dense colour typical of ripe California Zinfandel. Aromas Grounded in user and expert tasting data: Black cherry preserves, blackberry jam Raspberry, cherry, red plum, red currant Chocolate, mocha, tobacco, oak (63 mentions of oaky notes) Cedar & baking spices Smoke (from oak ageing) Pepper, cinnamon (spice notes) Palate Rich, jammy flavours of blackberry, black cherry, red plum, and currant. Velvety tannins from mid‑palate to finish. Mocha, dark chocolate, exotic spices wrapping around the tongue. Smoky undertone from oak ageing. Balanced acidity giving lift and length. Finish Lingering, velvety, with chocolate, spice, and jammy fruit. Longer‑than‑expected finish for the price point. Awards & Accolades 20+ “Best Buy” Ratings from Wine Enthusiast (noted by Vino Fandango). 92‑point rating for the 2020 vintage (8Wines). Food Pairing Expert and retailer recommendations: Beef, lamb, poultry (Vivino pairing). Lamb or hearty pasta dishes. Venison, braised ox tail, pizza, Texas‑style BBQ (short rib, brisket). Smoked ribs, grilled steak, pulled pork, portobello burgers. Quick Reference Table Component Description Location Lodi, California Aromas Black cherry, raspberry, chocolate, cedar, smoke Palate Jammy fruit, velvety tannins, mocha, spice Finish Long, smooth, smoky‑chocolate Awards 20+ Best Buy ratings; 92 points (2020) Food Pairing BBQ, lamb, pasta, venison, smoked meats
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