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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

2009 Quivira Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel
Varietal:  Zinfandel
Cost per bottle: $19


"Ruggedly enigmatic and powerfully built, Zinfandel is the reigning celebrity of Dry Creek Valley. Both complex and down-to-earth, it also displays a bit of an edgy darker quality. The '09 is beautifully balanced and even–it was an exceptional vintage that allowed the Zinfandel clusters to ripen much more uniformly than usual throughout the valley."

This one has a rich red color with a tart berry smell.  It has a bold flavor that is almost too strong, but also delicious.  There is a juicy quality that makes up for the tartness. If you're a fan of dark, dry reds, this is for you.   If you only like sweet reds, stay away.

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