Frei Brothers

Reserve Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

8.8215 ratings
8.23 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
Anil Saxena

Nice jammy full bodied zin. Great for the price. I don't know but im thinking it could be cellared. Love it the second day.

Nice jammy full bodied zin. Great for the price. I don't know but im thinking it could be cellared. Love it the second day.

2 people found it helpfulAug 5th, 2017
Liam Doody

Rich, spicy,lots of fruit but nicely balanced. Great Dry Creek Zin.

Rich, spicy,lots of fruit but nicely balanced. Great Dry Creek Zin.

1 person found it helpfulNov 23rd, 2014
Jerry Nowicki

Smooth and fruity wine very drinkable now will be great in 3 years

Smooth and fruity wine very drinkable now will be great in 3 years

1 person found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2014
"Odedi"

Dark ruby in color, but Not much on the nose.
Blueberries, figs and blackberries on the palate, with black pepper.
Nice long finish with leathery tannins.
Will buy again. This Zinfandel Reserve,
from Sonoma county received 90 points from RP for the 2010 vintage. But although it is delicious and drinkable now, I believe it's still young.
Will definitely buy again!
14.9% alcohol by volume

Dark ruby in color, but Not much on the nose.
Blueberries, figs and blackberries on the palate, with black pepper.
Nice long finish with leathery tannins.
Will buy again. This Zinfandel Reserve,
from Sonoma county received 90 points from RP for the 2010 vintage. But although it is delicious and drinkable now, I believe it's still young.
Will definitely buy again!
14.9% alcohol by volume

Feb 28th, 2015
Matthew Marcino

2nd bottle on this rainy day.. This zin was really soft. On the lighter side of medium body, fruit finish, and opening up lovely after 30 mins. Hints of vanilla. Pepper coming out a little later in the decant.

2nd bottle on this rainy day.. This zin was really soft. On the lighter side of medium body, fruit finish, and opening up lovely after 30 mins. Hints of vanilla. Pepper coming out a little later in the decant.

Dec 15th, 2013
Matt Young

Easy drinking Zinfandel but nothing special. Wouldn't buy again. (Not because it's bad just because I've had better Zinfandels and also it wasn't memorable)

Easy drinking Zinfandel but nothing special. Wouldn't buy again. (Not because it's bad just because I've had better Zinfandels and also it wasn't memorable)

Apr 26th, 2013
Marti Smith Osterhout

Simply drinkable. I did use an aerator. But easily drinkable .

Simply drinkable. I did use an aerator. But easily drinkable .

Mar 27th, 2019
Rachel C

Nice deep berries and smooth balance

Nice deep berries and smooth balance

Jan 1st, 2019
Brian Peer

Delicious!

Delicious!

Aug 6th, 2018
Robert Hughes

Solid red zin, smooth, not very spicy, fruit forward.

Solid red zin, smooth, not very spicy, fruit forward.

Jul 14th, 2018