The 2017 Zinfandel Ancient Vines, aged in 40% new American oak, is pale to medium ruby-purple with a very spicy nose of star anise, cinnamon, cola, clove and nutmeg with orange peel, baked blackberries and black cherries plus notes of eucalyptus and blueberry. Light to medium-bodied, it has a good core of spiced fruits firmly framed with chewy tannins and juicy acidity, finishing very spicy. The new oak is very prominent here.