Dashe Cellars
Dashe Cellars 2009 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
- $24
With a little Petite Sirah and Carignane blended in for depth and complexity, this is a nice Zinfandel for everyday drinking. It’s dry and full-bodied, and while the tannins are strong, they're perfect for busting up rich barbecue. Shows all the fruity spiciness you expect from a lusty Zin.
— S.H.
(10/1/2011)
Dashe Cellars 2009 Tood Brothers Ranch Old Vines Zinfandel (Alexander Valley)
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- $32
Robust and spicy, with a soft, juicy mouthfeel framing Zinny flavors of wild cherries, mulberries and briary blackberries. It’s pretty tannic, and calls for rich, greasy barbecue.
— S.H.
(2/1/2012)
Dashe Cellars 2009 Florence Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
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- $32
A big, strong, spicy Zinfandel, packed with wild berry, currant, licorice, cola, clove and white pepper flavors that finish dry and tannic. Drink this potent wine with barbecued pork, chicken and beef, slathered in spicy sauce.
— S.H.
(2/1/2012)
Dashe Cellars 2006 McFadden Farms Dry Riesling (Potter Valley)
- $20
Give this Mendocino-grown Riesling a bit more flavorful concentration, and it would be in the top ranks. As it is, it’s still refreshing, a bone dry, crisp white with peach and honeysuckle flavors.
— S.H.
(9/1/2007)
Dashe Cellars 2000 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
- $20
This bold, muscular Zin boasts overpowering flavors of wild berries and high alcohol. It’s strong, assertive and dry. There’s something old-fashioned about it, like great-grandpa made it, and did a pretty good job. —S.H.
— S.H.
(2/1/2003)
Dashe Cellars 2004 Louvau Vineyard Old Vines Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
- $28
They say the vines are 68 years old, and they certainly produced a dense, concentrated young Zin. It’s like the liquid essence of raspberries, cherries and blackberries, enriched with a dusting of cinnamon, cocoa, coffee and nutmeg. The finish is completely dry. One problem: acidity is very low, making the wine soft and a little medicinal.
— S.H.
(10/1/2007)
Dashe Cellars 2007 Florence Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
- $32
Although this Zinfandel is technically dry, it tastes sweet, like a black cherry tart complexed with cinnamon, brown sugar, anise, vanilla and a splash of rum. The richness is balanced by firm tannins and good acidity. Still, that sweetness reprises on the finish, with a hit of port. Ready now.
— S.H.
(5/1/2010)
Dashe Cellars 2007 Todd Brothers Ranch Old Vines Zinfandel (Alexander Valley)
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- $32
Something of a fruit bomb, with massive cherry, raspberry, currant, mocha and granola flavors, wrapped into a lightly tannic body. Brisk acidity fortunately provides balance to the fruit. Drink now.
— S.H.
(9/1/2010)
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