2022 Dashe Dry Creek Zinfandel, Mendocino County, California

Reddish-purple hues, make this a stunner in the glass. Aromas of blackberry, black currant, hints of cherry liqueur and chocolate, with an underlying floral component of violets fill the senses. The taste is big, a well-structured wine with a velvety texture; blackberry, pomegranate, and cassis, hints of chocolate and licorice, great acidity and balance. Finishes with a long and balanced raspberry and cherry liqueur finish. To make this special Dry Creek Reserve wine we selected two of our favorite vineyards from the region and tasted every barrel, selecting only the best for this Reserve wine. We wanted to show the distinctive characteristics of the Dry Creek Valley with a complex spectrum of flavors, and a balance of fruit and bright acidity. This is a particularly structured and fruit-forward wine, with a significant component of Petite Sirah and Grenache added for complexity.   Since 1996, Dashe Cellars has been making Zinfandels from the Dry Creek Valley. Our Dry Creek Valley Zinf