Sourced from a tiny 1 acre dry-farmed vineyard. 60-year-old vine hillside Zinfandel in the warm, rocky, pristine Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County. Add in a splash of Petite Sirah for depth, and WOW! Takes a Zinfandel to another level, and makes this one luscious, inky, and energetic.
94 Points - North Coast Wine Challenge
93 Points - Chris Sawyer "Sommelier to the Stars"
93 Points - Texas International Wine Challenge
91 Points - Orange County Fair Wine Competition
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.
Dark purple in color and opens with explosive aromas of wild blackberry, and a touch of vanilla oak. The palate is bursting with ripe juicy flavors of boysenberry, raspberry and wild cherry, accented by layers of cedar, cacao, cinnamon and briary spice. It's bold enough to stand up to any BBQ, yet smooth enough to sip on the patio as the sun goes down. Enjoy now and for the next 6-8 years. There's really nothing quite like it!
AVA - 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.
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
Varietal: 95% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2022
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.
Drinkability: Enjoy now and for the next 6-8 years.
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93 Points
Layers of blackberry and dark cherry with subtle hints of cedar, cocoa, and toasted oak. Rich and concentrated, it is supported by fine tannins and fresh acidity that bring balance and length to the finish. Approachable today, it also has the structure to reward additional time in the cellar.
95 Point Vintage
Opens with explosive aromatics of cassis, black plum, and sweet tobacco leaf, layered with warm baking spices (cinnamon and cardamom) and a light, complex ferrous mineral note. The Palate and mouthfeel is broad and sumptuous, bursting with flavors of juicy cherry pie, dark raspberry, and boysenberry compote.
The Finish carries a luxurious, savory presence showing undertones of leather, mocha, and milk chocolate, framed by supple, superfine tannins that melt into a long, polished finish.
98 Points
Deep purple hue and an alluring aromatic profile of fresh blue fruits and delicate violets. On the palate, it delivers a seamless and layered texture, framed by supple, polished tannins and a refined sense of balance. Elegantly structured, it offers remarkable purity and finesse, finishing with graceful length and poise.
