Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Vines Zinfandel 1997

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Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Vines Zinfandel 1997 Front Label
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Vintage
1997

Size
750ML

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Winemaker Notes

We now have the ability to increase our Zinfandel acreage while preserving the trademark characteristics of "old" clone Zinfandel in the finished wine. From a classic and virus-free old Zinfandel vineyard located in the Dry Creek Valley, we are grafting "old" clone selection onto new rootstock. In blind tastings, desirable "old vine" lineage is readily identifiable in wines made from these newer plantings. Grafts from this choice parent stock reasonably duplicate the flavors and characteristics of Zinfandel vines traditional to our area. This breakthrough means that we can increase production of top-quality Zinfandels that possess "old vines" flavor. We planted 8.5 acres of "old" clone Zinfandel adjacent to our winemaking facility. Our first crop from this "new old vines" Zinfandel was harvested in 1997.

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Dry Creek Vineyard

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Established in 1972, Dry Creek Vineyard is Dry Creek Valley’s flagship winery located in the heart of Sonoma County, California. As the region’s first new winery following Prohibition, founder David Stare paved the way for a viticultural rebirth in this vibrant winegrowing appellation. Among other industry benchmarks, Dry Creek Vineyard is recognized as the first winery to plant Sauvignon Blanc in the Dry Creek Valley, and was also the first to use the term “Meritage” with the 1985 vintage.

This premier, family-owned winery is now led by the second generation. Dave’s daughter, Kim Stare Wallace, serves as President overseeing a successful family winemaking and grape growing business that includes 185 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards. The second generation is dedicated to all aspects of the business, from vine to shelf, with a goal to remain one of the last truly private, family-owned, iconic wineries consistently producing 90+ point wines.

Dry Creek Vineyard is firmly committed to a “No Compromises” philosophy, producing appellation-focused, terroir-driven, varietal-defining wines, including Heritage Vines Zinfandel, which was selected as a Wine Spectator “Top 100” Wine of 2019. Named one of the Top 100 wineries of 2015 by Wine & Spirits Magazine and a Top 10 Tasting Room by USA TODAY, the winery is also 100% Certified Sustainable. Dry Creek Vineyard proudly produces delicious Dry Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Meritage blends as well as a portfolio of single vineyard selections.

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