a bordeaux-style blend of 56% merlot, 24% cabernet sauvignon, 14% cabernet franc, 4% malbec and 2% petit verdot, the z is typically more immediately approachable than the fusion v. the structure is still firm and supported by medium tannins, but the black-fruit core is the star all around, with lush notes of boysenberry, crème de cassis, blackberry, fig and damson plum throughout. hints of cigar-box spice and leather add depth and intrigue.
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