Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
I don't drink a lot of zinfandel, but if I did, I'd prefer this one right here. Limited small family production out of Dry Creek, and it shows. This Zin shows power, finesse, and great structure. The nose is hot and intense, full of concentrated red fruits and fresh Mediterranean herbs, lavender, espresso bean, and whole nutmeg. The liquid has a beautiful ruby red color with slow moving long legs due to its 14.8% alcohol. Intense in flavor, the wine exhibits vibrant bing cherry and cranberry fruits, ground black pepper, star anise, cola spice, and a gripping spicy finish. It needed an hour to decant, but once it did it revealed a beautiful, complex juice, overshadowing the sometimes damning critique of Zinfandel being a subpar, fruity red intended for barbecue and patio sipping. The best part is, this one has some great time ahead of it, and will age superbly. Drink now through 2030.
$29.99
I don't drink a lot of zinfandel, but if I did, I'd prefer this one right here. Limited small family production out of Dry Creek, and it shows. This Zin shows power, finesse, and great structure. The nose is hot and intense, full of concentrated red fruits and fresh Mediterranean herbs, lavender, espresso bean, and whole nutmeg. The liquid has a beautiful ruby red color with slow moving long legs due to its 14.8% alcohol. Intense in flavor, the wine exhibits vibrant bing cherry and cranberry fruits, ground black pepper, star anise, cola spice, and a gripping spicy finish. It needed an hour to decant, but once it did it revealed a beautiful, complex juice, overshadowing the sometimes damning critique of Zinfandel being a subpar, fruity red intended for barbecue and patio sipping. The best part is, this one has some great time ahead of it, and will age superbly. Drink now through 2030.
$29.99
Full of fruit, but not over the top. I like it!
Full of fruit, but not over the top. I like it!
Aug 2nd, 2015
Loved this ! cherry notes , well balanced , easy to drink
Loved this ! cherry notes , well balanced , easy to drink
Jul 25th, 2015
A different vintage but this is the wine we had at our wedding. Simply amazing, love Bella.
A different vintage but this is the wine we had at our wedding. Simply amazing, love Bella.
Oct 23rd, 2014