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

with a long mouth of spicy tannins

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

while the length and harmony make the case for time in the cellar

They express nuance over opulence and age beautifully for years

AGING: Partially in steel and partially in oak barrels and barriques

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.