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This 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon from Dry Creek Valley was aged 20 months in 51% new French oak and includes 11% Petit Verdot in the blend. It’s a bold, full-throttle wine with an aromatic burst of kirsch, spiced plum, and fig, all of which carry through to the palate—particularly the fig, evoking fig paste or even a liquid version of your favorite fig newton. Robust, burly tannins provide a firm foundation, while candied violets and rose petals lift the long, powerful finish. Established in 1972, Dry Creek Vineyard is led by second-generation owner & President Kim Stare Wallace and oversees 185 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards.

Dry Creek’s Historic Blocks Zinfandel is sourced from pre-Prohibition vines planted across hillsides, terraced slopes, and alluvial fans—sites known for excellent drainage and remarkable vine age. Aged 16 months in a combination of French, Hungarian, and American oak, the wine offers alluring blue-fruit aromatics and a beautifully balanced palate that shifts between ripe, juicy blue and black fruits, gentle Indian spice notes, and firm, well-integrated tannins before offering a lenghty finish. Established in 1972, Dry Creek Vineyard is led by second-generation owner & President Kim Stare Wallace and oversees 185 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards.

The Wallace Ranch Zinfandel is a heritage selection planted on Yolo sandy loam soils and aged 16 months in a mix of French, Hungarian, and American oak. It presents a darker, more brooding profile than the Historic Blocks bottling, with aromas of espresso bean, dark chocolate, spiced plum, and fig. Full-bodied and richly layered, it shows powerful yet polished tannins that support the plump, juicy fruit. The finish is long, smooth, and enticing. Established in 1972, Dry Creek Vineyard is led by second-generation owner & President Kim Stare Wallace and oversees 185 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards.

Entirely fermented and aged in stainless steel, this wine bursts with vibrant tropical fruit notes of lychee and white peach, underpinned by a flinty minerality. Crisp, crunchy, and racy acidity drives the palate, leading to a bright, chalky mineral finish. Established in 1972, Dry Creek Vineyard is led by second-generation owner & President Kim Stare Wallace and oversees 185 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards.
A blend of stainless steel–fermented and partially barrel-aged lots, this wine is fragrant and lively, driven by notes of lemon-lime, lime blossom, honeysuckle, and white peach. Crisp acidity provides tension and lift, balancing the fleshier fruit profile. The finish is bone dry, clean, and refreshing. Established in 1972, Dry Creek Vineyard is led by second-generation owner & President Kim Stare Wallace and oversees 185 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards.

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This 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon from Dry Creek Valley was aged 20 months in 51% new French oak and includes 11% Petit Verdot in the blend. It’s a bold, full-throttle wine with an aromatic burst of kirsch, spiced plum, and fig, all of which carry through to the palate—particularly the fig, evoking fig paste or even a liquid version of your favorite fig newton. Robust, burly tannins provide a firm foundation, while candied violets and rose petals lift the long, powerful finish. Established in 1972, Dry Creek Vineyard is led by second-generation owner & President Kim Stare Wallace and oversees 185 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards.

Dry Creek’s Historic Blocks Zinfandel is sourced from pre-Prohibition vines planted across hillsides, terraced slopes, and alluvial fans—sites known for excellent drainage and remarkable vine age. Aged 16 months in a combination of French, Hungarian, and American oak, the wine offers alluring blue-fruit aromatics and a beautifully balanced palate that shifts between ripe, juicy blue and black fruits, gentle Indian spice notes, and firm, well-integrated tannins before offering a lenghty finish. Established in 1972, Dry Creek Vineyard is led by second-generation owner & President Kim Stare Wallace and oversees 185 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards.

The Wallace Ranch Zinfandel is a heritage selection planted on Yolo sandy loam soils and aged 16 months in a mix of French, Hungarian, and American oak. It presents a darker, more brooding profile than the Historic Blocks bottling, with aromas of espresso bean, dark chocolate, spiced plum, and fig. Full-bodied and richly layered, it shows powerful yet polished tannins that support the plump, juicy fruit. The finish is long, smooth, and enticing. Established in 1972, Dry Creek Vineyard is led by second-generation owner & President Kim Stare Wallace and oversees 185 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards.

Entirely fermented and aged in stainless steel, this wine bursts with vibrant tropical fruit notes of lychee and white peach, underpinned by a flinty minerality. Crisp, crunchy, and racy acidity drives the palate, leading to a bright, chalky mineral finish. Established in 1972, Dry Creek Vineyard is led by second-generation owner & President Kim Stare Wallace and oversees 185 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards.
A blend of stainless steel–fermented and partially barrel-aged lots, this wine is fragrant and lively, driven by notes of lemon-lime, lime blossom, honeysuckle, and white peach. Crisp acidity provides tension and lift, balancing the fleshier fruit profile. The finish is bone dry, clean, and refreshing. Established in 1972, Dry Creek Vineyard is led by second-generation owner & President Kim Stare Wallace and oversees 185 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards.

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