California
ZinRah
Zinfandel · Syrah blend
A blend built around contrast and harmony: Syrah supplied the tannic backbone, while Zinfandel brought raspberry, blackberry, a touch of sweetness, and peppery energy.
Wine highlights
01 / Progress
The wine,
step by step.
- ConceptTwo varieties
Structure meets fruit
The blend joined Syrah’s firm backbone with the vibrant fruit and peppery spice of Zinfandel.
- BalanceHarmonious
Robust without becoming jammy
The intended result was a deep ruby-red wine that felt powerful and approachable, with juicy fruit but not excessive jamminess.
02 / Tasting record · Cellar record
“Syrah gives the spine; Zinfandel gives the invitation.”
ZinRah combines dark structure with raspberry and blackberry fruit, a light sweet impression, and a peppery finish.
Wine profile
- Fruit
- Raspberry · blackberry
- Structure
- Syrah tannic backbone
- Body
- Medium to full
03 / Notes
What stays
in the record.
The blend idea
Syrah and Zinfandel play different roles here. Syrah supplies the tannic frame and a slightly drying finish; Zinfandel brings juicy berry fruit and peppery brightness.
The original note did not preserve the exact percentages, so that field remains deliberately honest rather than guessed.