SCHERRER ZINFANDOODLE V.18.9, Sonoma

The dark fruit flavors—especially that black cherry and boysenberry—really come through in this blend, and the touch of Syrah adds a nice depth without overpowering the Zinfandel. I had it with grilled meats and it held up wonderfully.

The 6% Syrah boost really rounds out the fruit flavors here, giving it a fuller mouthfeel than a typical Zinfandel. I opened this with a simple pasta dish and the black cherry notes came through beautifully. Definitely buying another bottle to cellar.

The berry notes are spot on—raspberry and black cherry jump right out of the glass, and that 6% Syrah gives it just enough backbone to keep things interesting. I opened it with dinner and finished the bottle before the meal was over. It's fruit-forward without being jammy, which is exactly what I lo