This Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel is extremely dark with a deep, rich nose. Aromas of blueberry, black cherry and currant come forcefully, with delightful black pepper, vanilla and smoke on top. The palate has a distinctly savory side - sage, rosemary, white pepper - and the fruit is all dark and smoky. Tannins hit a sweet spot and will prove useful without getting in the way. The sip is smooth and delicious, as the best Zinfandels usually are.
This Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel is extremely dark with a deep, rich nose. Aromas of blueberry, black cherry and currant come forcefully, with delightful black pepper, vanilla and smoke on top. The palate has a distinctly savory side - sage, rosemary, white pepper - and the fruit is all dark and smoky. Tannins hit a sweet spot and will prove useful without getting in the way. The sip is smooth and delicious, as the best Zinfandels usually are.
Aug 9th, 2018
Juicy, fruity, naughty Zin! Eye Opener Wine! Soooo Goood!
Juicy, fruity, naughty Zin! Eye Opener Wine! Soooo Goood!
Mar 22nd, 2017
Solid and spicy, but still wasn't my favorite Mazzoco.
Solid and spicy, but still wasn't my favorite Mazzoco.
Oct 31st, 2014
Haven't had a decent California Zin in a while! It's missing a little something, but still hits the spot. Great with food or by itself.
Haven't had a decent California Zin in a while! It's missing a little something, but still hits the spot. Great with food or by itself.
Oct 13th, 2022
Raisin, dried dark currant, prune
Raisin, dried dark currant, prune
May 16th, 2020
Always a favorite
Mar 31st, 2020
Excellent. Very smooth. No quite th big fruit as others.
Excellent. Very smooth. No quite th big fruit as others.
Dec 24th, 2016
Big, fruity, spicy and oaky on the nose with notes of blackberry, black plum and a touch of dark earth with a whiff of alcohol still blowing off. Juicy, big, rich and spicy on the palate. Plum flavors of ripe plum and cherry with lots of oak, spice and licorice. The finish is long and silky with just a touch of spice.
Big, fruity, spicy and oaky on the nose with notes of blackberry, black plum and a touch of dark earth with a whiff of alcohol still blowing off. Juicy, big, rich and spicy on the palate. Plum flavors of ripe plum and cherry with lots of oak, spice and licorice. The finish is long and silky with just a touch of spice.
May 22nd, 2016
Nose: Strawberry, blackberry, Cedar, Smoke, Cinnamon, Spice. Taste: Unripe Raspberry, Licorice, Oak
Nose: Strawberry, blackberry, Cedar, Smoke, Cinnamon, Spice. Taste: Unripe Raspberry, Licorice, Oak
Oct 22nd, 2015
Good wine not great, best part about his wine is the homage to the miniature ponies that once lived on the land
Good wine not great, best part about his wine is the homage to the miniature ponies that once lived on the land
Sep 25th, 2015
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
