Kerry Damskey strikes again with this elegant Zinfandel. Brooding blackberry and black cherry fruit are complimented by fall spice, dark chocolate and already nicely integrated oak toast, and a little time in the glass bring notes of coffee and leaf into the mix. It’s perfectly dry and has an extremely long finish — this is what I call the serious side of Zinfandel. A Platinum Award winner at the 2015 San Diego International Wine Competition.
Dutcher Crossing, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County) Zinfandel 2013
By Rich Cook