Dry Creek Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel
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Dry Creek Vineyard
Zinfandel
About this wine
Dry Creek Vineyard's flagship Zinfandel from old-vine plantings in the Dry Creek Valley, showing the bold, peppery, and bramble-fruit style that defines Sonoma Zinfandel.
A perfect introduction to the depth of California heritage grapes — bold, fruit-forward, and incredibly smooth.
Sommelier's Note
"This is the benchmark for Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel — the concentration and elegance that only century-old vines can deliver is an experience no red wine lover should miss."
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with barbecued ribs, smoked cheeses, hearty stews, and spicy dishes. Also an exceptional match with roasted lamb, duck, and Japanese soy-braised pork belly or spiced katsu curry.
When to drink it
Ideal for celebratory dinners, summer barbecues, or as a sophisticated gift for red wine enthusiasts.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Zinfandel
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥7,000–¥9,000
Terroir & Winemaking
Fermented for 12–15 days at 82–88°F with twice-daily pump-overs. Aged for 14 months in a blend of French, Hungarian, and American oak barrels with approximately 28% new oak. Grapes sourced from vines averaging 95 to 100+ years old in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Dry Creek Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel taste like?
- It features intense blackberry, spiced plum, and boysenberry flavors balanced by notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and white pepper with a long, elegant finish.
- What makes it 'Old Vine'?
- The grapes come from vines averaging 95 to 100+ years old in Dry Creek Valley, which produce lower yields of intensely concentrated fruit impossible to replicate from young vines.
- What food pairs best with it?
- It pairs perfectly with barbecue ribs, roasted lamb, smoked cheeses, and spicy dishes — even Japanese soy-braised pork belly or katsu curry are outstanding matches.
- How long can I age this wine?
- It is drinking beautifully now but has the structure to age gracefully for another 5 to 8 years, gaining additional complexity over time.
- How does Dry Creek Valley differ from other Zinfandel regions?
- Dry Creek Valley's warm days and cool nights create ideal conditions for Zinfandel with exceptional structure and spice complexity that Lodi or Paso Robles cannot match.
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