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95 pts. | San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
92 pts. | Wine Spectator

Tasting Notes

Our Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel opens with airy aromatics of vanilla, blueberry, and pepper. The palate is spicy, with a rich texture and moderate weight, finishing with beautifully resolved tannins. This wine exemplifies the approachable and delicious Zinfandels of this prestigious region, offering a delightful tasting experience from start to finish.

Vintage Notes

Our 2022 harvest began just a little earlier than the previous year, with the first fruit picked on August 15. Limited rainfall during the growing season produced slightly lighter crops, bringing intense, concentrated flavor and color. The consistent weather during the summer months helped maintain fruit acidity, bringing brightness and balance to the fruit’s flavors. Harvest continued through the middle of October when we picked the last red grapes from our Sonoma Valley estate, Wild Oak Vineyard.

Vineyard Notes

Each vintage, winemaker Katie Madigan creates this Zinfandel sourced from some of the best vineyards in Dry Creek Valley, a region renowned for producing intense, concentrated Zinfandel. Before bottling the wine is blended with a small amount of Petite Sirah to add additional structure and complexity.

Winemaker Notes

All grapes are hand-picked, hand-sorted, and undergo a five-day cold soak to extract optimal color and flavor. After primary fermentation, the wine is pumped into French oak barrels, where it undergoes natural malolactic fermentation during its elevage before bottling.