Tortoise Creek Zinfandel The Chelonian 2018 skus_30186330 with a long mouth of

with a long mouth of spicy tannins

dried apricot and slightly spicy tastes

this is richer than usual but with a pronounced bite of acidic tension and a salty tang on the finish

Finish: The aftertaste is lingering but gently soothing

known to all as "Tito" - a great visionary who planted the first vineyards of the family

Tortoise Creek Zinfandel The Chelonian 2018 skus_30186330 with a long mouth ofThe Chelonian has a lovely spicy, cherry like bouquet, bursting with ripe berry flavors. There are delicious notes of blackcurrant and plum with a lingering finish of vanilla and cinnamon toast. Perfect with spicy food, game, or beef. Earthy and black peppery aromas lead to mostly oaky flavors of cedar, maple, brown sugar and plums in this full bodied, and moderately tannic wine.