Country: U.S.A.

Region: Central Coast - Paso Robles

Vintage: 2022

Cépage: Zinfandel (65%); Carignan (14%);  Mourvedre (12%); Syrah (9%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 93+ (RP)

"The 2022 Problem Child opens on a more coiled, woodier note than its Zinfandel-based counterpart, the Cherry Red bottling. The palate exudes even more red-fruited lift and energy than its sibling, although with a bit less allure and grace, focused more on flashy immediacy, which delivers confidently and delectably. The finish recalls the woody notes of the nose, with a grainy, angular tannin structure that merits a couple of years of aging to soften."

Matthew Luczy (RP) - 09/24