Bold and deeply structured, with blackberry, bitter chocolate and licorice flavors that speed toward lively tannins.
Floral rose petal and raspberry flavors open to sleekly layered cherry, smoked pepper and briar patch accents, finishing with medium-bodied tannins.
This deep ruby colored Zinfandel was a hit with the Tasting Panel. It opens boysenberry and strawberry bouquet with hints of violets and oak. On the palate, this wine is medium-plus bodied, balanced and very smooth. The flavor profile is a tasty black raspberry and black plum blend with notes of vanilla and Dr. Pepper. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins build-up and linger nicely.
Wild and ripe black raspberry aromas, with briary sweet anise and white pepper flavors and toasty vanilla, finishing with zesty tannins.
The 2017 Zinfandel Reserve Dry Creek Valley opens with aromas of loamy earth, tar and sweet spices over a core of red and black berry preserves. Medium-bodied, the palate features bright fruits in a grainy frame and a fresh finish.