Reviews & Ratings
2023 Dry Creek Vineyard Zinfandel "Heritage Vines"
Winery: Dry Creek Vineyard
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Heritage Vines"
Wine Category: Zinfandel
Grape blend: 76% Zinfandel, 23% Petite Sirah & 1% Carignane
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Sonoma County
State or country: CA
Price: $32
Cases produced: 8,086
KWG Score: 90 (based on 4 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)
Review date: October 22, 2026
Wine Review: This slightly opaque and very dark ruby colored Zinfandel from Dry Creek Vineyard is very good. It opens with a black raspberry and blueberry bouquet with hints of black cherry and black pepper. On the palate, this wine medium plus bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, smooth, and quite zesty. The flavor profile is a black raspberry and black pepper blend with notes of black licorice and saline. I also detected hints of black tea and stone dust. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and dusty moderate tannins linger nicely. I would pair this food friendly Zin with teriyaki beef skewers. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: Rich and inviting, this Zinfandel opens with aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, black cherry and plum layered with notes of cocoa powder, dark chocolate, and blueberry. Warm baking spices of nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, and cardamom intertwine with hints of white and black pepper, toasted cedar, and damp earth. The palate is vibrant and layered, revealing flavors of blackberry, raspberry, and cranberry alongside black and red cherries, and spiced plum. Deeper notes of cocoa, espresso, fine leather, and forest floor add complexity. Plush and full through the mid-palate, round tannins are balanced by bright fruit, leading to a smooth, lingering finish.
