Dry Creek Valley

Color: Black-purple Aromas: Black raspberry, black cherry, hints of plum, chocolate, with an underlying floral component of violets Taste: Sweet black raspberry, pomegranate, plum, hints of chocolate and licorice. One of the most balanced and lovely-textured Dry Creek Zinfandels we’ve made, with dark chocolate and black pepper spice underlying the velvety, intense midpalate and the long, sweet red-fruit finish. ** Only 9 in Stock ** ...

Growing Season: Overall, 2019 was a mild growing season with a later start to the summer. This seasonal shift led to a longer hang time, which allowed for even ripening and full berry development, while retaining natural acidity. Harvest started about one week later than average compared to the last handful of vintages, and the mild growing conditions led to a very long season — fruit was being harvested for nearly 70 days! This extended season allowed us to pick each vineyard block at an...