*8R* 2018 Jeff Cohn Cellars "Smoke & Mirrors" (Sonoma County, CA)

Weight: 8R 

Varietal: Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache 

Region: Sonoma County, California, United States 

Minimal Intervention 

Known for placing 3rd on Wine Spectator's Top 100 list in 2003, Jeff Cohn was the first California winemaker to have their Zinfandel to ever be featured in the list's top ten. He takes a Rhone centric winemaking approach and uses tradtional practices such as hand picking and sorting the grapes, and foot stomping. 

Jeff states that his "Smoke & Mirrors" blend will transport you to the Southern Rhone with notes of minerals, Herbs de Provence, lavender and a rich plum flavor, reminiscent of plum sauce. Starting off strong, the finish of this wine is dry and lingering, begging for another sip and some Peking duck.