Carbonic Zinfandel KC Labs Mendocino (Chilled)
2025, Mendocino, California, USA
Profile & Story
KC Labs is the experimental side project of Kivelstadt Cellars (founded by Jordan Kivelstadt). This carbonic Zinfandel uses fruit from Venturi Vineyard in Mendocino, harvested early and fermented whole-cluster by carbonic maceration to make a light, fresh, chillable red.
Tasting Notes
Bright cranberry and raspberry with hints of bubble gum and candy; it walks the line between rosé and red, with low tannin and the mouth-watering acidity of a rosé but the color of a red.
Pairing Recommendation
A chillable red — best served lightly chilled.