Dutcher Crossing Winery

Proprietor's Reserve Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

9.137 ratings
8.97 pro ratings
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Meg Herring

There’s a lot going on here! Blackberries, black plums, blueberry jam, black licorice, Red Hots candy, pipe tobacco, pine needles. Needs smoky sweet spicy bbq.

There’s a lot going on here! Blackberries, black plums, blueberry jam, black licorice, Red Hots candy, pipe tobacco, pine needles. Needs smoky sweet spicy bbq.

Jul 13th, 2021
Ellen Clifford

Ever so delightful. I'd eat with anything with a berry sauce. It is so rich, so balanced between tannin, acid and residual sugar that you get lost. Like every other Dutcher Crossing I've tasted it is a beaut. More on ye silly blog. Zin forever? I say so.

Ever so delightful. I'd eat with anything with a berry sauce. It is so rich, so balanced between tannin, acid and residual sugar that you get lost. Like every other Dutcher Crossing I've tasted it is a beaut. More on ye silly blog. Zin forever? I say so.

Sep 30th, 2017
Matt Duncan

White pepper nose. Light red apple attack with surprising spice box resolution.

White pepper nose. Light red apple attack with surprising spice box resolution.

Jun 16th, 2016
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.9

Took a while to open up, was delicious when it did. Tons of bright, ripe fruit. Spicy, peppery. Paired well with ribs.

Took a while to open up, was delicious when it did. Tons of bright, ripe fruit. Spicy, peppery. Paired well with ribs.

Sep 12th, 2014
Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

8.6

For some reason I have avoided Zinfandel for years. Finally cracked this one open.

For some reason I have avoided Zinfandel for years. Finally cracked this one open.

Sep 11th, 2014
Mary Wilson

Exquisite. Remembering (fondly!) our visit to the winery in 2008.

Exquisite. Remembering (fondly!) our visit to the winery in 2008.

Jul 13th, 2020
Jack Clennon

2015 Zin with 13% Petite Sirah provides one of the smoothest palates you will get from the first taste throughout. Enjoy it by itself.

2015 Zin with 13% Petite Sirah provides one of the smoothest palates you will get from the first taste throughout. Enjoy it by itself.

Nov 10th, 2019
Lindsay Schwallie

Drank in Jan 2017. Purchased at 2014 passport weekend. Amazing.

Drank in Jan 2017. Purchased at 2014 passport weekend. Amazing.

Jan 16th, 2017
Jessica Barker

Solid Zinfandel as always. Great price point. Dark fruit with light spice, smooth and balanced.

Solid Zinfandel as always. Great price point. Dark fruit with light spice, smooth and balanced.

Dec 17th, 2016
Murray Hestley

Really made a good steak better

Really made a good steak better

Feb 25th, 2016