Daryl Rex Groom

Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

8.715 ratings
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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
Paul Weil

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%.

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, 2015
Paul Weil

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.

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
Chloe Ye

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, 2015
Paul Ludwig

Paired nicely with Good Eats meatloaf at room temp

Paired nicely with Good Eats meatloaf at room temp

Jun 24th, 2015
Rebecca Mezzack

Nice and drinkable. Not a bold zin.

Nice and drinkable. Not a bold zin.

Apr 16th, 2015
Erik Buckley

Erik had this 6 years ago

Erik had this 6 years ago

Sep 29th, 2018
Marney Andersen

Marney had this 10 years ago

Marney had this 10 years ago

Jun 4th, 2015
Devin E.

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Devin had this 10 years ago

Apr 5th, 2015
Doug Steward

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Doug had this 10 years ago

Mar 30th, 2015
Janel Lloyd

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Janel had this 10 years ago

Mar 16th, 2015