Reviews & Ratings

2008 Dashe Cellars Zinfandel "Dry Creek Valley"

Winery: Dashe Cellars

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Dry Creek Valley"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: 93% Zinfandel, 4% Petite Sirah, & 3% Carignane

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Dry Creek Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $20

Cases produced: 5,774

KWG Score: 88 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: April 8, 2011

Wine Review: This slightly opaque dark purple colored Zinfandel opens with a mild black currant bouquet. On the palate, this wine is fruit forward, balanced, and savory. The flavor profile is a ripe blackberry with a touch of boysenberry. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are sticky and linger nicely. This Zin would pair well with Memphis styled barbecue ribs. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Color: Black-purple, with reddish hues. Aroma: Black raspberry, black cherry, cassis, mineral, chocolate, black pepper, anise Taste: Black cherry, black raspberry, chocolate, licorice, clove spice, good acidity, wonderful viscous velvety texture on the mid-palate, complex, long sweet finish of black cherry fruit, and peppery spice.

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