Old Vine Zinfandel, Dry Creek Vineyard

78% Zinfandel/20% Petite Sirah/1% Alicante/1% Carignane

First coined by Dry Creek Vineyard in 1987, the term ‘Old Vine’ has special meaning to this family winery. Its vineyards remain the most prized and historic of all plantings in the Dry Creek Valley. Although there is no legal definition, they define an old vine vineyard as having vines that average more than 50 years in age.

For this bottling of Old Vine Zinfandel, the vines average more than 100 years in age. The 2022 Old Vine Zinfandel opens with enchanting aromas of black cherry, spiced plum and boysenberry pie, complemented by hints of white pepper, coriander, and toffee. On the palate, layers of blackberry and dried cranberry mingle with dark chocolate, espresso and marzipan, framed by subtle notes of cedar and damp earth. This wine is beautifully complex, with a concentrated core of dark fruit and well-structured tannins, offering depth and elegance in every sip.

Barrel aged 14 months in French, Hungarian and American oak; 28% new oak.