Frei Brothers Winery, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2011

Sep 4, 2013

By Rich Cook

I am constantly amazed at the variety of scents and flavors that Dry Creek Zinfandel is capable of producing when it’s managed well.  This example shows bright jammy berry fruit, black pepper and a bit of menthol in the nose and on the palate, and finishes long with the pepper notes coming forward.  It’s a big boy that manages its 14.9% alcohol nicely.  I would serve this with grilled meats, or with a cheese course.  Contains 4% Petite Sirah.

Country / Region

Sonoma County, California

Appellation

Dry Creek Valley

Grape Variety

Zinfandel

Color

Red

Vintage

2011

Score

89

Price

US $ 20.00

Producer

Frei Brothers Winery