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Dry Creek Vineyard Old Zinfandel
Dry Creek Vineyard · California, Sonoma County · United States
$12.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 94-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Dark berries, black cherry, plum and blueberry wrapped with cocoa, cedar, cinnamon, chai spice and a touch of earthy graphite.
You’ll like this if…
You enjoy rich California reds such as old-vine Zinfandel, Petite Sirah blends, ripe Syrah or fuller-bodied Sonoma reds.
Why buy it
It delivers the depth and texture shoppers expect from old-vine Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, with enough structure to work at the table rather than just as a cocktail-style red.
Best for
Barbecue, grilled meats, hearty pasta, pizza and gifting to fans of classic California Zinfandel.
Style
Full-bodied, dark-fruited, spicy and structured, with firm tannins and integrated oak.
Drinks like
Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, old-vine California Zinfandel, Zinfandel-Petite Sirah blends, ripe Sonoma Syrah.
Experience level
Approachable for casual red-wine drinkers, but with enough old-vine character and structure for Zinfandel enthusiasts.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
smoked ribs or brisket · pepper-crusted steak or lamb burgers · sausage and mushroom pizza · aged cheddar or smoked gouda
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 20-30 minutes is helpful, especially for a current-release bottle.
- Glassware:
- Large red wine glass or Bordeaux-style stem.
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now or over the next few years; exact cellar window depends on vintage and storage.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days when re-corked and kept cool.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A concentrated old-vine Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel with blackberry, boysenberry, black cherry, plum, cocoa, cedar, spice and earthy notes. Full-bodied and structured, it brings firm tannins, dark fruit depth and a long finish.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Zinfandel
- Grapes
- 80% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Sirah
- Producer
- Dry Creek Vineyard
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California, Sonoma County
- Appellation
- Dry Creek Valley
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.5%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Dry Creek Valley old-vine Zinfandel vineyards; current tech sheet states vines average 100+ years, with some nearly 140 years old, on iron-rich, rocky and gravelly loam.
- Vessel:
- 3-day cold soak followed by 12-15 days in fermenters.
About the winery · Dry Creek Vineyard ›
Dry Creek Vineyard is a private, family-owned winery based in Healdsburg in Sonoma County. The winery's own materials emphasize a long history in Dry Creek Valley, 185 estate acres farmed, and 100% certified sustainable status. Its Old Vine Zinfandel program is central to the estate's identity: Dry Creek Vineyard says it first coined the term 'Old Vine' in 1987 and defines old-vine vineyards as averaging more than 50 years in age. This bottling comes from much older vines, with the current tech sheet citing an average of 100+ years.
Critic reviews
94/100Wine Enthusiast
“Blackberries and raspberries, full body, moderate tannins and a lingering fruity finish.”
92/100Wine Spectator
“Brambly cherry and raspberry flavors with sage, white pepper and snappy tannins.”
91/100Decanter
“Floral, fruity and spicy, with dried flowers, ripe blackberries, sour plums and peppery spice.”
91/100Jeb Dunnuck
“Dusty cedar, pencil shavings, plum and violets, with snappy acidity and ripe tannins.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dry Creek Vineyard Old Zinfandel dry or sweet?
- Dry Creek Vineyard Old Zinfandel is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is full-bodied.
- What does Dry Creek Vineyard Old Zinfandel taste like?
- Dark berries, black cherry, plum and blueberry wrapped with cocoa, cedar, cinnamon, chai spice and a touch of earthy graphite.
- What food pairs with Dry Creek Vineyard Old Zinfandel?
- It pairs well with smoked ribs or brisket, pepper-crusted steak or lamb burgers, sausage and mushroom pizza and aged cheddar or smoked gouda.
- How should I serve Dry Creek Vineyard Old Zinfandel?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 20-30 minutes is helpful, especially for a current-release bottle. Glass: Large red wine glass or Bordeaux-style stem.
- Is Dry Creek Vineyard Old Zinfandel a good value?
- At $12.99 it carries a verified 94-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Dry Creek Vineyard Old Zinfandel?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.