2023 Carlisle Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley
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The 2023 Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley is one of the highlights in this range from Carlisle. Deceptive in its feel, the Dry Creek Zinfandel packs a ton of flavor and complexity into its mid-weight frame. Blackberry, gravel, licorice, dried herbs and mocha are classic Dry Creek signatures. A dollop (7%) of Petite Sirah rounds out the blend nicely. Vineyard sites are Teldeschi and Mounts.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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A dark red color, the 2023 Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley is deeper on the nose with mocha, candied flowers, crushed berries, mint, and vanilla bean aromatics. The palate has the most ripeness and richness, a more immediate feel in the range, and a more opulent though well-managed sensation. Drink over the coming 5-7 years. Mike Officer’s 2023s are exceptional and should not be missed. Backed by his decades-long dedication to seeking out and championing exceptional sites and farmers, these wines deliver hedonistic pleasure and intellectual curiosity in spades. Not to mention, they far overdeliver for the price points.