Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Vines Zinfandel 2022 bottle
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Tree fruit
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Red fruit
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Black fruit
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Earth
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Spice

Tasting facts

Taste: Dry

aciditySoft → Bright
sweetnessDry → Sweet
tanninGentle → Grippy
intensityLight → Bold

With food · Beef, Lamb, Poultry

Market range $24.99–$32.00 (around the market median, Nov 9, 2026)

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House

Producer
Dry Creek Vineyard
Founded
1972
Founder
David S. Stare
Home region
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
Flagship
Fumé Blanc
Ownership
Stare Wallace family

First winery built in Dry Creek Valley after Prohibition; founder David Stare first planted Sauvignon Blanc there and made Sonoma County's first Fumé Blanc, and the estate is now led by his daughter Kim Stare Wallace.

Development of the Heritage Clone was initiated in 1982 to preserve the tradition of old Zinfandel vineyards: cuttings from a pre-Prohibition era vineyard grafted onto phylloxera-resistant rootstock, screened and propagated virus-free, concluding in 1997 with a young-vine wine with old-vine Zinfandel characteristics.

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Zinfandel

Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Vines Zinfandel 2022

  • Customer Favorite · 4 stars · Vivino

Description

Aromas of black cherry, plum and ripe blueberry, layered with hints of pepper, baking spices and cocoa powder; palate of vibrant cranberry and blackberry pie, bright acidity, espresso, fine leather and cedar. Grapes: 81% Zinfandel, 18% Petite Sirah, 1% Carignane.

Winemaker Notes

The 2022 Heritage Vines Zinfandel captivates with aromas of black cherry, plum and ripe blueberry, layered with hints of pepper, baking spices and cocoa powder. The palate unfolds with vibrant cranberry and blackberry pie, revealing complexity through bright acidity and deeper undertones of espresso, fine leather and cedar. From the first sip to the lingering finish, this exceptional wine delivers refreshing energy and impeccable structure. Blend: 81% Zinfandel, 18% Petite Sirah, 1% Carignane

Wine.com price

$27.97

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Type
Red
Varietal
Zinfandel
Grapes
Region
Country
United States
Colour
Red
Price band
$20-35
ABV
14.5%
pH
3.65
Total acidity
6.5 g/L
Oak
17 months in American, European and French oak, 25% new oak
Aging
17 months
Vineyard & soil
Hillside and benchland, clay loam
LWIN
1490587
Market median
$27.68 (Nov 9, 2026)
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Professional ratings

  • 90ptsJeb Dunnuck
    Sweet perfume leads the 2022 Zinfandel Heritage Vines, which has a youthful ruby/magenta color and reveals aromas of blackberry preserve, apricot, candied flowers, and vanilla bean. Full-bodied, it has a rounder feel on the palate, with a light creaminess of texture, but it cleans off the palate with fresh acidity and a mouthwatering finish that includes notes of dark chocolate.
  • 90ptsWine Spectator
    This zesty and briary Zin is vibrant with cherry and wild berry flavors framed by grilled anise and green peppercorn accents. Finishes with lively tannins. Drink now through 2032. 12,269 cases made.

Vintage history

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