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Dry Creek Vineyard

Dry Creek Vineyard The Mariner

Name: Dry Creek Vineyard The Mariner
Brand: Dry Creek Vineyard
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

United States, Sonoma

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.2

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Dry Creek Vineyard's The Mariner is a premium red wine that showcases the best of Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley appellation. The winery is known for its commitment to sustainable farming practices and the use of estate-grown grapes. The Mariner is a blend of Bordeaux varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. The wine is aged in French oak barrels, which adds complexity and depth to the wine. The Mariner is a full-bodied wine with rich flavors of blackberry, cassis, and dark chocolate, with a long, smooth finish. It is a perfect wine for special occasions or for pairing with hearty meat dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Dry Creek Vineyard The Mariner is a full-bodied, robust red blend including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc.The Cabernet Sauvignon offers up aromas of dark berries and black pepper, while the Zinfandel adds bright fruit flavors and a touch of spice. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied and concentrated, with vibrant blackberry and plum flavors and a hint of licorice on the finish. The tannins are soft and round, and the finish is long and lingering. Enjoy this wine now or cellar for couple of years.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (5)

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

ORIGINS

Winery: Dry Creek Vineyard

Region: Sonoma

Sonoma County is a renowned wine region located in the northern part of California, USA. It is known for producing high-quality wines from a variety of grapes, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel. The region is home to over 400 wineries and is a popular destination for wine tourism.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

0 Reviews