with rye spice asserting itself quickly across the mid-palate

Yes — the 46% ABV is approachable enough for neat drinking

produced by the Rizzolio family estate in Piedmont

and restrained use of oak

Sipping neat after dinner as a warm-weather alternative to whiskey

Cep Pinot Noir zinfandel with rye spice asserting itselfCep Pinot Noir is a West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir produced by Peay Vineyards, bottled at 13. 7% ABV in a standard 750ml format. The 2022 vintage earned 92 points from Jeb Dunnuck, reinforcing this wine's reputation for delivering estate level complexity at a more accessible tier. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 7% Origin: West Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California 100% Pinot Noir Producer: Cep by Peay Vineyards Production & Heritage Cep is the second label of