Dry Creek Vineyard Zinfandel Old Vine is a premium wine produced by Dry Creek Vineyard, a renowned winery located in the Dry Creek Valley appellation of Sonoma County, California. This wine is made from grapes grown on old vines, which are known for producing smaller yields of intensely flavored fruit. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is a rich and full-bodied Zinfandel based blend with notes of blackberry, raspberry, and spice, balanced by a firm tannic structure and a long, smooth finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Dry Creek Vineyard Zinfandel Old Vine is a bold and intense wine, with a deep ruby color and aromas of ripe blackberry and black cherry fruit, along with notes of licorice, cinnamon and white pepper.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich, with supple tannins, juicy acidity and a long, spicy finish. It's a ripe and intense style that shows excellent depth and complexity.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2029
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Zinfandel
Petite Sirah
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.