Dry Creek Vineyard

Dry Creek Heritage Zinfandel

8.8166 ratings
8.712 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 81% Zinfandel and 19% Petite Sirah, deep Ruby, almost purple color, with aromas of dark fruits, spice, floral and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of tangy plum and cherry with toasty spice, pepper and floral notes wrapped in lively acidity. Fine warming tannins, medium+ finish, good structure ending with fruit, spice and cigar box tones. Good value! Pair this with Chops or a NY Strip Steak with a wine reduction sauce.

Blend of 81% Zinfandel and 19% Petite Sirah, deep Ruby, almost purple color, with aromas of dark fruits, spice, floral and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of tangy plum and cherry with toasty spice, pepper and floral notes wrapped in lively acidity. Fine warming tannins, medium+ finish, good structure ending with fruit, spice and cigar box tones. Good value! Pair this with Chops or a NY Strip Steak with a wine reduction sauce.

May 31st, 2023
Michael Chelus

Cherry, raspberry preserves, currant, blackberry, licorice and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Cherry, raspberry preserves, currant, blackberry, licorice and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Nov 5th, 2022
David Rein

Not sure what planet the "pro" reviewers are from but this is solid enjoyable Zinfandel. For under $15 it's terrific. Fruit forward , velvety with a pleasant aftertaste it is a tremendous value. Highly recommend.

Not sure what planet the "pro" reviewers are from but this is solid enjoyable Zinfandel. For under $15 it's terrific. Fruit forward , velvety with a pleasant aftertaste it is a tremendous value. Highly recommend.

3 people found it helpfulApr 12th, 2016
Dan Thomas

Total steal for the price. Lots of great brambly zin fruit with nice structure. Easy to like

Total steal for the price. Lots of great brambly zin fruit with nice structure. Easy to like

1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2018
Lori Sullivan

A solid Zin. Loved the eucalyptus/mint element. Fantastic with BBQ or enchiladas with a mole sauce

A solid Zin. Loved the eucalyptus/mint element. Fantastic with BBQ or enchiladas with a mole sauce

Sep 8th, 2016
Sarah Francis

Owner Sarah Francis Wines

8.1

Strawberry huge strawberry

Strawberry huge strawberry

Aug 2nd, 2014
Adam Robinson

The bold flavor is what hits you right away, but the smooth finish is what takes your breath away.

The bold flavor is what hits you right away, but the smooth finish is what takes your breath away.

Mar 17th, 2023
Jeffrey Ritterson

I like.

Oct 16th, 2022
ESF
8.5

Fairly ubiquitous Zin & fairly consistent thru vintage although this was either too young & tight or weak vintage. It had all the components but it just wasn’t firing on all cylinders.

Fairly ubiquitous Zin & fairly consistent thru vintage although this was either too young & tight or weak vintage. It had all the components but it just wasn’t firing on all cylinders.

Jul 9th, 2022
David Dilitkanich

Great value. Delicious zin for dinner at home on a Thursday

Great value. Delicious zin for dinner at home on a Thursday

May 20th, 2022