# Cocoon Zinfandel (2021)

- **Producer:** Oenoforos
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Zinfandel
- **Region:** California, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, mint, plum, blackberry, vanilla, smoke, cloves, leather

## About this wine

The Cocoon Zinfandel is a 100% Zinfandel from the Lodi AVA in California's Central Valley. The 2021 vintage highlights sustainable production. Oenoforos, the producer, has been a wine importer since 1989, evolving to focus on importing fine wines from family-owned estates that express their unique terroir and grape varietals. Lodi is a region recognized for its Zinfandel cultivation.

## Interesting facts

- Awarded Gold at the International Wine Award 2023.
- Recognized with Gold at Mundus Vini 2022.
- Oenoforos has been importing fine wines since 1989.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and noticeable tannins are well-suited to complement the protein in red meats, while its fruity notes can stand up to richer sauces. Spices and garlic in dishes will find a harmonious partner in the wine's own spicy undertones.

## Wine making process

The Cocoon Zinfandel undergoes fermentation in oak, a technique chosen to build the wine's strength and complexity. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in oak, which contributes to its flavor profile and texture. The grapes are sourced from the Lodi AVA in California's Central Valley. The producer, Oenoforos, emphasizes importing wines from family-owned estates that showcase varietal character and terroir.