Surprisingly complex and nuanced. There is an undeniable floral component to this wine that is quite atypical for Zinfandel. Mineral-laced, spicy, elegant and simply delicious. Aside from a hint of blueberry jam this is in no way your typical Dry Creek Zinfandel. Weight and texture are beautiful. Loving the lavender and violets. Easily the best wine I’ve had from Maple Vineyard. This is Zin!
Surprisingly complex and nuanced. There is an undeniable floral component to this wine that is quite atypical for Zinfandel. Mineral-laced, spicy, elegant and simply delicious. Aside from a hint of blueberry jam this is in no way your typical Dry Creek Zinfandel. Weight and texture are beautiful. Loving the lavender and violets. Easily the best wine I’ve had from Maple Vineyard. This is Zin!
Apr 29th, 2018
The wine’s nose offers aromas of bright red cherries doused in spearmint. Baking spices give a good whiff as well, with cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper coming through. The palate shows beautiful red fruit in a rustic setting with pepper and a dose of oak spice. The acidity is very refreshing and the tannic grip is firm.
The wine’s nose offers aromas of bright red cherries doused in spearmint. Baking spices give a good whiff as well, with cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper coming through. The palate shows beautiful red fruit in a rustic setting with pepper and a dose of oak spice. The acidity is very refreshing and the tannic grip is firm.
1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2022
Purple hues in the glass coming clean with a whiff of alcohol. Bold and richly structured paving the way for huckleberry, herbs de providence, and smokey cappuccino. Midpalate shows its youthfulness which I like, accents of tea and cedar. Tannins hold strong and fleshy, yet very soft mouthfeel. Served at room temp. Lovely wine.
Purple hues in the glass coming clean with a whiff of alcohol. Bold and richly structured paving the way for huckleberry, herbs de providence, and smokey cappuccino. Midpalate shows its youthfulness which I like, accents of tea and cedar. Tannins hold strong and fleshy, yet very soft mouthfeel. Served at room temp. Lovely wine.
1 person found it helpfulSep 19th, 2016
Candidate for best Zin of the year: cocoa, leather, coffee, vanilla. A bit hot at 14.8 ABV. Could pass as a Barolo.
Candidate for best Zin of the year: cocoa, leather, coffee, vanilla. A bit hot at 14.8 ABV. Could pass as a Barolo.
Feb 18th, 2023
Tasty, spicey, interesting treat
Tasty, spicey, interesting treat
Jun 19th, 2018
A delicious DCV Zin.
Jan 14th, 2018
Paired with a NY strip and all I can say is wow! Solid stand alone wine but get some meat in your mouth and you won’t be disappointed.
Paired with a NY strip and all I can say is wow! Solid stand alone wine but get some meat in your mouth and you won’t be disappointed.
Dec 16th, 2017
Nice
Aug 17th, 2017Ok, not a special Zin. Not bad just didn't impress.
Ok, not a special Zin. Not bad just didn't impress.
Aug 16th, 2017
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
