Michael-Scott
2022 Zinfandel
, Dry Creek Valley
Sonoma County
The Ultimate Summer BBQ Wine
Straight from the heart of Dry Creek Valley.
We secured the winery's final 35 cases for an absolute steal.
94 Points - North Coast Wine Challenge
93 Points - Chris Sawyer "Sommelier to the Stars"
93 Points - Texas International Wine Challenge
Some wines are born for the cellar; others are born for the grill. The 2022 Michael-Scott Zinfandel from Sonoma County's legendary Dry Creek Valley is the definition of the latter.
When the winery contacted us to close out the remaining 35 cases of this vintage, we knew exactly what time it was. This is a quintessential California Zin that thrives in the summer heat. While it’s a big, expressive red, its bright underlying acidity and velvety tannins make it an effortless partner for everything coming off the open flame.
Tasting Notes
In the glass, it opens with explosive aromas of ripe briar fruits, wild blackberry, and a touch of vanilla oak. On the palate, it delivers a rich wave of dark plum and cocoa, balanced by that classic Dry Creek cracked black pepper finish. It’s bold enough to stand up to heavy smoke and sweet BBQ glaze, yet smooth enough to sip on the patio as the sun goes down.
This is a final inventory closeout. When these 35 cases are gone, this vintage is officially history. Stock up for your summer gatherings while it last.
The Details
- Appellation: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
- Vintage: 2022
- Varietal: 95% Zinfandel / 5% Petite Sirah
- Profile: Bold, fruity, and spicy with plush tannins and balanced acidity.
- Best Paired With: Smoked brisket, sticky ribs, wood-fired burgers, pulled pork, and grilled portobello mushrooms.
- Availability: Only 35 cases available. No re-orders possible.
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
With a beautiful rural landscape, a rich winemaking history dating back to the 1860s, and one of the largest concentrations of old vine Zinfandel plantings on the West Coast, it's easy to understand why Dry Creek Valley, located in the Northwest corner of Sonoma County, has become a popular destination visited by millions of red wine fans and an inspiration for so many winemakers throughout the years.
Winemaking
60-year-old vine GNARLY hillside Zinfandel from a tiny parcel in the warm, rocky, pristine Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County. A splash of Petite Sirah for depth, and WOW! Takes a Zinfandel to another level. This wine is luscious, inky, and energetic. There's really nothing quite like it!
Download Full Technical Sheet & Cellar Notes
Celebrating 30 years of Michael-Scott Wines, a boutique Napa-based brand founded by Michael Quinn in 1996. Along the way, Quinn’s devotion to crafting world class wines have earned the respect of critics, sommeliers, retailers, and a long string of top medals at high-profile wine competitions. The secret of their success starts with working with high-quality grapes and paying close attention to detail during the fruit’s transformative journey from the vine to the bottle.
Founded in 1996, Michael Quinn created a boutique winery located on the westside of the town of Napa, specializing in select small lots of mostly Napa/Sonoma (Dry Creek) Zinfandels and Napa Valley (sub-appellation) Cabernets (eg. Diamond Mtn., Mt. Veeder, Calistoga, St. Helena, Howell Mtn., Oakville, and Rutherford) from fruit grown with sustainable and eco-friendly techniques. These award-winning wines are mostly sold Direct-to-Consumer.
The premium lots are quite small (typically 200-300 cases of each, sometimes only 100 or so cases) compared to what most commercial brands produce. They make the smaller lots at the Brown’s Valley property located just to the west of the town of Napa, while utilizing a couple other facilities for larger production wines as well as the private label brands.
Michael Quinn, a Napa native, began his career in Viticulture, at a young age in 1975 with Charles Krug / Mondavi Family. Five years later he was Vineyard Manager of the historic Stanly Ranch in the early 80’s growing Pinot Noir for Beaulieu Vineyards and Domaine Chandon. From there Michael moved into the sales and marketing side of the business with a fine wine distributor in Northern California. After that he consulted and handled national sales for a number of smaller Northern California wineries. In 1996, Michael-Scott became a reality. Michael, the sole owner, is mostly involved in the day to day operations with an emphasis on Production, National Sales and Marketing. Being a small winery Michael is required to a number of different hats each day to produce the fines wines from carefully selected fruit sources.
Learn more at www.michaelscottwines.net
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