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Lot 744 | 2018 Dry Creek Valley
Zinfandel
A textbook expression of top-shelf Zinfandel - one of the best we've ever offered.
$17.00
(143 Reviews)
Wine Details
There's a certain dynamic to Dry Creek Valley Zins that just aren’t replicated elsewhere, and this is a shining example of that: violet blooms, spice box, perfumed crushed florals, cedar, and boysenberry; all delineated on the nose, all absolutely dynamic and inviting. The palate starts off with a burst of jam exploding into spiced licorice, black pepper, and perfectly integrated acidity with small, silky tannins. The long finish is marked by smoky tobacco notes and hints of new soft leather. A home run paired with food, but exceptional on its own – your choice.
- Vintage
- 2018
- Appellation
- Dry Creek Valley
- Grape
- Zinfandel
- Alcohol by Volume
- 16%
- Cases Produced
- 800
- Drink/hold
- Now through 2025
- Release Email
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Cam Confidential
Perhaps Sonoma’s (if not all of California’s and hence the world’s) greatest appellation for growing top quality Zinfandel, the Dry Creek Valley is a small AVA sandwiched between the Russian River and Lake Sonoma. Despite a growing reputation as one of the premier wine travel destinations on the North Coast, it remains a tiny, rural area filled with family-owned vineyards, one deli, and no traffic lights.
Lot 744 is a stylistically perfect gem from one of the aforementioned family wineries that’s been crafting top rated Zinfandel for decades. This is easily one of the best Zinfandels we’ve ever acquired, and is ready to deliver pure pleasure immediately – no long-term cellaring necessary. Yours for less than half the original tasting room price.
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Nancy
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7/29/2021
Excellent Zin
A true Sonoma gem
Jack
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7/17/2021
Zin Win
CH brings all the good zins. This one was of the style and great. more please
Daniel
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7/8/2021
Another solid CH Zinfandel.
Another solid Zinfandel--tasty and well-balanced. Fruit-forward. Everything a Zin should be.
Stephanie
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7/8/2021
Lovely!
Everything a Zin should be!
Barbara
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7/5/2021
Very good
I really liked this - especially for the value! I would definitely do it again!
Peggy
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6/15/2021
luscious
I am a big Zin fan and this one outdoes itself. What a mouthful of heaven
James
Verified Purchase
6/8/2021
16 % !?!?
My style of Zin. Balanced fruit and acidity. Spicy, long finish. But I had a glass on an empty stomach and than looked up the alcohol content. Yowza! With a meal from now on. But, a terrific wine.
Alan
Verified Purchase
6/7/2021
Good buy
The fruit profile is enticing. Good finish and a bargain price.
David
Verified Purchase
6/4/2021
Wish I could get more
Loved this Zin. This provided a complex mixture of fruit forward and then enjoyable after flavors that were a unique experience for me. Shared with my sister who is a Zin nut, and she loved it too. I went back to buy more, but CH is out :( I'd love to buy at least 4 more bottles. Highly recommend if you have it, share it. If they get more, buy it. Excellent wine.
Cynthia
Verified Purchase
6/1/2021
Very nice
This is a very good zin. Smooth and goes down easy. Delicious with steak and also with cheese and crackers. We liked a lot.