Dry Creek Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel Sustainable 2021 750ml

Expert Reviews – Vintage 2021

James Suckling 93 Points |Brooding aromas of plums, raspberry coulis, spices and dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied with finely integrated tannins and balanced acidity, giving notes of licorice, blackberries, boysenberries and tobacco leaves. Bold yet polished and pure.

Wine Enthusiast 92 Points | Fresh berry-fruit flavors, a good structure of moderate tannins and a velvety texture make this wine a winner. A full body supports blackberry and raspberry notes for a delicious, appetizing expression. Incorporating 20% Petite Sirah and 3% Alicante Bouschet grapes, the wine is ready to drink any time.

Winemaker Description

First coined by Dry Creek Vineyard in 1987, the term Old Vine has special meaning to our family winery. Its vineyards remain the most prized and historic of all plantings in the Dry Creek Valley. Although there is no legal definition, we define an old vine vineyard as having vines that average more than 50 years in age. For this bottling of our Old Vine Zinfandel, the vines average more than 100 years in age! This vintage presents alluring aromatics of boysenberry, blueberry and blackberry with notes of white pepper, cardamom, toffee and marzipan. On the palate, layers of black cherry and plum come forward with nuances of coriander, mocha, allspice and violet. The wine is complex, with vibrancy and impeccable balance. The tannins are fine, lending to an elegant texture and mouthfeel.