A new wine from Quivira, it offers Pinot Noir-like suppleness and polish with intense, rich blackcurrant, dark raspberry, anise, cola and pepper notes so typical of Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel. It’s full-bodied yet beautifully balanced, clocking in at a reasonable 14.8 percent alcohol.
Quivira Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2013
By Linda Murphy