Zinfandel 2016, Tradizionale, Dry Creek Valley

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One of the Dry Creek Valley's greatest traditions is consistently producing the most interesting and tastiest Zinfandels. This Zinfandel is the product of a single vineyard planted in 1902 that is dry farmed and field blended with a small percentage of other varietals. Our tribute to the early Italian winegrowing families of Dry Creek Valley.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Zinfandel
Appellation
Dry Creek Valley
Vineyard Designation
West Vineyard
Bottling Date
7/19/2018
Alcohol %
16.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
A concentrated, intense dark berry and plum essence fills the nose and beckons the first sip, which hooks you. From that first sip, it’s apparent the wine is perfectly balanced and offers depth of flavors, thanks to the old-vine field-blend grapes. Rich black raspberry, dark plum and bright cherry are laced with just the right amount of black pepper spice and acidity. Savor a kiss of oak along with traces of mocha and dark chocolate. The wine’s structure plays a notable role, yet does it so seamlessly that you may not notice it. As the flavors linger, you start to long for the next sip.
Food Pairing Notes
A great wine to enjoy solo, it also pairs perfectly with ricotta eggplant roll-ups, or a juicy steak with a creamy peppercorn sauce and a side of French fries.
Product Reviews
Mary Malinsky
(Nov 5, 2021 at 11:13 AM)
My favorite wine of all time! "Owl Wine" is juicy and full bodied and absolutely delicious. Careful, I may buy it all up!
Mike Hones
(Feb 8, 2022 at 10:26 AM)
Hey Mary I may want buy it all up too so let's split it. It is my favorite Peterson Zin. Your description is spot on and it is consistent over the years. Cheers.