President Elect Donald Trump may have dazzled his MAGA base with tough guy protectionism promising a 25% tariff on all Canadian products entering the United States. Seems of late he has admitted this may lead to an increased cost of living for Americans. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau quickly scampered down to Mar-a-Lago to persuade Trump such a tariff may not be the best for both countries. “Jokingly” Trump suggested Canada become the 51st state. This observation or thought is not new to Canadians. Given Canada’s vast natural water supply hopefully any annexation, if it comes to pass, is peaceful.
Should the 25% tariff be implemented is it possible that insulted and miffed Canadians boycott United States wines, almost entirely Californian, trucked into Canada? Food for thought.
90% Zinfandel, 9% Petit Sirah and 1% Rubired which is a Californian created hybrid a cross between Tinto Cao and Alicante Ganzin. It has spent 10 months in Hungarian, American and French oak (25% new).
Aroma: Strawberry jam, black cherry, cassis and bits of mocha. No need to worry about excessive oak. But some coffee on the nose may be a warning sign of a wine on the decline or from grapes that may have been harvested too late.
Palate: If you were expecting a Soprano’s ball buster Zin it is not here. It is demure, low in tannins and controlled acidity. Blueberry and pomegranate. Dare I say a delicate Zin attributable to old vines?
Personality: I might be far less robust than what you might expect a Lodi Zinfandel to be. So happily, you’ve been caught with your pants down. Please no Stormy Daniels snickers here!
Food Match: Red meats, pizza, pasta…whatever.
Cellarbility: Consume by 2025-year end. No benefit to age.
Price: $22 CDN. $13 USD (SRP).
RKS 2024 Wine Rating: 89/100. Natalie MacLean 90/100.
(Four Vines Old Vine 2021 Zinfandel, AVA Lodi, Four Vines Winery, Grafton, California, 14.5%, 750 mL).
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