Daryl Rex Groom
Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
An exemplary effort, this Zinfandel is smooth, not at all jammy, and redolent with blueberry and coffee flavors. It is on the large side of medium bodied, with a slight tingle to the finish. It made an exceptional cocktail wine.
An exemplary effort, this Zinfandel is smooth, not at all jammy, and redolent with blueberry and coffee flavors. It is on the large side of medium bodied, with a slight tingle to the finish. It made an exceptional cocktail wine.
Apr 19th, 2016A dry Zinfandel with hints of smoke, this great food wine is on the heartier side of medium-bodied, without the thick jamminess if many California Zins, and weighs in at a relatively restrained 14.5%.
A dry Zinfandel with hints of smoke, this great food wine is on the heartier side of medium-bodied, without the thick jamminess if many California Zins, and weighs in at a relatively restrained 14.5%.
Apr 16th, 2015This Dry Creek Valley Zin is surprising, made in a slightly Bordeaux-like style, with a medium thick tannic body, spice, bright cherries, and a splash of chocolate biscotti up front, leading into a pleasant tingly finish. It is a new face for the Zinfandel varietal and may turn the heads of those who are not enamored of the typical syrupy sweet high-alcohol California approach. Works nicely as a cocktail wine.
This Dry Creek Valley Zin is surprising, made in a slightly Bordeaux-like style, with a medium thick tannic body, spice, bright cherries, and a splash of chocolate biscotti up front, leading into a pleasant tingly finish. It is a new face for the Zinfandel varietal and may turn the heads of those who are not enamored of the typical syrupy sweet high-alcohol California approach. Works nicely as a cocktail wine.
Jan 22nd, 2015
Very good zin. Very fruit forward and flavorful!
Very good zin. Very fruit forward and flavorful!
Nov 19th, 2020
YO- for a zin this is very enjoyable. For wine, this is very enjoyable. Not much on the nose, the color is a deep ruby. Mild tanins. Not very complex... notes of plum.
YO- for a zin this is very enjoyable. For wine, this is very enjoyable. Not much on the nose, the color is a deep ruby. Mild tanins. Not very complex... notes of plum.
Sep 24th, 2019
Wow, brilliant Zin. Beautifully balanced. Recommended
Wow, brilliant Zin. Beautifully balanced. Recommended
Apr 30th, 2017Nice Zin. Plums, soft tannins, plenty of black pepper.
Nice Zin. Plums, soft tannins, plenty of black pepper.
Jun 13th, 2016This is truly an incredible wine. So smooth, soft finish. A real treat.
This is truly an incredible wine. So smooth, soft finish. A real treat.
May 5th, 2016
Ready to drink now with soft tannins and finesse not expected for a young zin. Love the nose and color. Smooth finish. Perfect wine to drink on its own but would also make a versatile pairing with heartier dishes.
Ready to drink now with soft tannins and finesse not expected for a young zin. Love the nose and color. Smooth finish. Perfect wine to drink on its own but would also make a versatile pairing with heartier dishes.
Oct 3rd, 2015Paired nicely with Good Eats meatloaf at room temp
Paired nicely with Good Eats meatloaf at room temp
Jun 24th, 2015