Williams Selyem Zinfandel Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard Russian River Valley 2021 1500ml

Fanucchi-Wood Road is one of the old-vine Zinfandel sites Williams Selyem bottles from the Russian River Valley, and the winery counts it a classic of its lineup, combining grace with power. The 2021, from a dry, low-yielding Sonoma vintage, spent 13 months in barrel, about 29% of it new. Aromas of sun-ripened red and black fruit carry intriguing hints of peach cobbler, anise and fennel. The palate is juicy and focused, with a rich texture and a firm tannic backbone that keeps the fruit in check. The winery suggests drinking through 2031, and this 1.5-liter magnum should evolve more slowly, rewarding patience.