The 2017 Zinfandel Papera Ranch comes from a site close to the Mancini Ranch and vines planted in 1934. Notes of plums, blueberries, violets, and earthy, herbal notes all flow to a full-bodied, incredibly deep, layered and concentrated 2017 that certainly makes the most of the vintage. With ripe tannins, remarkable purity of fruit, no hard edges, and flawless balance, it’s another gem in the vintage.

A compelling wine that balances a distinct personality with a finely crafted texture and structure. Expressive and brambly black and red fruit pairs with toasty sage and exotic baking spice notes. Drink now through 2029. 1,000 cases made. — TF

The 2017 Zinfandel Papera Ranch comes from vines planted in 1934. It contains 4% Carignane and was aged in 25% new French oak. It's medium to deep ruby-purple in the glass with aromas of apricot and nectarine, boysenberry, black cherry and raspberry jam, red cherries and fried sage with hints of charcuterie, spices and flowers. The palate is medium-bodied and silky, flooding the mouth with spicy fruits in a chewy frame and lifted by juicy freshness on the long finish. This merits another few years in bottle. 973 cases produced. - EB

The flavour of red raspberries and blood oranges is Papera’s signature note. Also, ethereal hints of tobacco, spun sugar, redcurrant and macerated cherries. Zinfandel with 4% Carignan, this is silky and graceful on the palate, and the high acidity bodes well for lengthy ageing.