Reviews & Ratings
2023 Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon "Dry Creek Valley"
Winery: Dry Creek Vineyard
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Dry Creek Valley"
Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec & 3% Cabernet Franc
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Dry Creek Valley
State or country: CA
Price: $36
Cases produced: 8,773
KWG Score: 92.2 (based on 2 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91.5)
Review date: October 20, 2026
Wine Review: This midnight purple colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Dry Creek Vineyard opens with a cassis and craisin bouquet with hints of pomegranate. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, smooth, and a little zesty. The flavor profile is a mentholated cherry and vanilla blend with notes of cedar and stone dust. I also detected hints of pomegranate, clove, and black pepper. The finish is dry, and its flavors, slightly tingly acidity and moderate tannins are nicely extended. I would pair this Cab with a cranberry glazed pork roast. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: This luxurious Cabernet Sauvignon opens with enticing aromas of plum. black currant, and blackberry, accented by hints of boysenberry, blueberry cobbler and allspice. Notes of clove, dark chocolate, cedar, and damp earth add richness and complexity. On the palate, layers of Plum. berry pie. and cranberry sauce unfold with accents of white and black pepper. clove. and bay leaf. Subtle undertones of graphite, cedar, and forest floor create depth and dimension. The plump. round mouthfeel is balanced by soft tannins, vibrant fruit and gentle herbal notes that carry through a smooth. lingering finish.
