Wines from Dry Creek Valley
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Gary Farrell 2006 Bradford Mountain Vineyards Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $40
Shows a dramatic interpretation of Dry Creek terroir, with intense wild berry, mocha and spice flavors that are so ripe, they veer into currants and grilled blackberries. Entirely dry, the wine is marked by rich, complex tannins. Superb, a great wine, as good as Zinfandel gets. Drink now through 2012.
— S.H.
(4/1/2009)
Zichichi Family Vineyard 2007 Old Vine Estate Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $36
An impressive Zinfandel, notable for its complexity and charm. Exudes quintessential Zin character, with a mouthburst of red currants, black raspberry pie filling, wild cherries, sweet charred oak and masses of freshly crushed black pepper. There’s even a chocolaty richness in the finish. Production of 921 cases is decent in the old-vine Zin category.
— S.H.
(5/1/2010)
Deerfield 2006 Buchignani-Garcia Vineyard Old Vine Reserve Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $60
If you had to choose one Zinfandel to showcase Dry Creek Valley, it’s this one. The vines are said to be over 100 years of age. Just superb. Has the balance and depth of a fine Cabernet Sauvignon, but with Zin’s spicy, briary, brambly personality. Erupts in wild berry, currant, cola, leather, mocha and peppery spice flavors that are so rich and deep and…
— S.H.
(7/1/2010)
Dry Creek Vineyard 2007 Beeson Ranch Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $34
The vineyard is on winding, picturesque West Dry Creek Road, and is comprised of very old vines. In the wrong hands these low-yielding grapes might have been mishandled, but Dry Creek Vineyard knows Zinfandel. The result is superb, spectacular, the essence of old vine Sonoma. Rich, dry and pure, it’s enormously complex in briary, peppery wild berries, with a…
— S.H.
(2/1/2011)
Seghesio 2009 Cortina Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
- $38
A joy to drink. It’s so ripely exuberant in fruit, explosive in wild berry, dried red currant, licorice, cocoa and dusty spice flavors that sink deep into the palate and last forever on the finish. Yet it’s dry, and the structure is entirely elegant. The two vineyards that are source to this wine are old and dry-farmed. A very great Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, a…
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
Bella 2005 Lily Hill Estate Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $36
If you want to understand the essence of Dry Creek Valley Zinfandal, taste this wine. It’s absolutely classic. Shows the region’s balance, power and elegance. From the wild blackberry, raspberry, fig and tangerine zest fruit, to the clove, white pepper and anise spices, to the fabulously rich tannic structure, this is great, world-class Zinfandel. The high alcohol…
— S.H.
(3/1/2008)
Dry Creek Vineyard 2005 Beeson Ranch Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $34
With a splash of Petite Sirah, this Zin is dark and exceedingly powerful in blackberry and cherry fruit, complexed with notes of dark chocolate, licorice, Chinese five-spice and white pepper. A dramatic wine that calls for dramatic food.
— S.H.
(8/1/2008)
Phipps 2006 Treborce Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $38
A beautiful Zinfandel that shows the elegant balance of a fine Cabernet Sauvignon, but with Zin’s exuberant personality. Powerful in wild blackberry, black raspberry and mulberry fruit, the wine also exhibits cola, mocha and chamomile notes liberally accented with crushed black pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon spice. Finishes complex, long and absolutely dry. Really…
— S.H.
(2/1/2009)
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