Dry Creek Vineyard 2020 Heritage Vines Zinfandel

 

Dry Creek Vineyard 2020 Heritage Vines Zinfandel

Variety: Zinfandel

Country: USA

Region: Sonoma County, CA

Year: 2020

Price: $16.89

Wine Parity Review: This vintage presents enticing aromatics of dried cranberry and boysenberry with hints of cocoa powder, nutmeg, dried sage and cedar. On the palate, brambly flavors of blackberry and black cherry come forward with bright acidity complimented by deeper notes of dark chocolate, espresso and black pepper. The tannins are silky and smooth to lend a round, rich mouthfeel. From start to finish, this remarkable wine offers refreshing acidity paired with excellent structure and a round, rich mouthfeel. The 2020 Heritage Vines Zinfandel is delicious and wonderfully balanced. This vintage presents alluring aromatics of boysenberry, black raspberry and plum with nuances of toasty cedar, warm spices and white pepper. On the palate, brambly flavors of dark berries come forward. The wine is complex, with bright acidity complimented by deeper notes of nutmeg, cardamom and mocha. From start to finish, this remarkable wine offers refreshing acidity paired with excellent structure.

Wine Folly Description: "A fruit-forward yet bold red that's loved for its jammy fruit and smoky, exotic spice notes. Orginiall from Croatia, Zinfandel is related to Croatia's #1 red, Plavic Mali (Page 189).

Wine Folly Specific Flavors: Blackberry, strawberry, peach preserves, cinnamon, sweet tobacco (Page 189)

Review: Initial aromas include a strong impression of pomegranate and blackberry, and smells overly sweet. Tasting reveals a medium body, with intense tannins that are balanced and smooth. Blackberry, currant, and black cherry are very forward flavors, with subtle hints of nutmeg, oak, and coffee. It is an excellent wine with a smooth finish.