This wine shows ripe berry and spice in the aroma with a touch of black olives. The impressions of berries and stone fruit continue on the palate, followed by subtle tannins and a long finish.
This wine shows classic Carignane character, demonstrating why Carignane was a favorite amongst ‘old-timers’ here in Dry Creek Valley. The wine starts with red berry fruit backed by notes of vanilla and spice. The zesty berry flavors continue on the palate complemented by restrained tannins and a bright finish.
The aroma shows ripe berry and stone fruit with notes of warm brown spice and touches of toast and vanilla from oak aging. On the palate juicy blackberry flavors dominate. The tannins are restrained and the finish is smooth with a tiny zip from the delicate acidity.
The 2021 Apple Block Zinfandel shows classic Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel character. The aromas are fruit forward with notes of berry cobbler, Santa Rosa plum, and warm brown baking spice. On the palate the fruit impression continues with ripe berry and touches of vanilla and spice. The finish shows supple tannins and a long finish.
Always the most intense of our block wines, the 2021 Olive Block holds true to that tradition. While showing classic Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel black cherry fruit, it delivers a nuanced claret-like impression as well. Deep, rich berry fruit aromas intertwine with notes of all-spice and a hint of olive and cremini mushrooms. The richness continues in the mouth, lush fruit pairs seamlessly with supple tannins and hints of toasty oak.
