Reviews & Ratings
2022 Dry Creek Vineyard Red Blends or Varietals "The Mariner"
Winery: Dry Creek Vineyard
Vintage: 2022
Wine Name/Vineyard: "The Mariner"
Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals
Grape blend: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot & 6% Malbec
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Dry Creek Valley
State or country: CA
Price: $52
Cases produced: unknown
KWG Score: 92.5 (based on 4 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)
Review date: October 11, 2026
Wine Review: This midnight purple colored Cabernet Sauvignon based blend from Dry Creek Vineyard opens with a blueberry and black licorice bouquet with hints of vanilla, blackberry, and tobacco. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, fresh, and dense. The flavor profile is an extracted blackberry and black licorice blend with notes of tobacco and black cherry. I also detected hints of stony minerality, cocoa, espresso, and oak. The finish is dry, and its fruit flavors, acidity, and medium tannins are nicely sustained. I would pair this Red Blend with a beef bourguignon. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: At first swirl, the wine displays aromas of black currant, cranberry, black cherry, and boysenberry. Several more minutes reveal hints of damp earth, cedar, and dark chocolate. The palate has dark berry flavors along with earthy complexity and savory tones. It finishes with notes of cocoa powder, fine leather, and cinnamon. Good acidity will help this wine to age beautifully for years to come.
