Red
Mother Clone Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Zinfandel · Petite Sirah
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma
- Appellation
- Dry Creek Valley
- Alcohol
- 14.9%
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
Mexican food · barbecue
Rated vintages
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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201488 pts
Smoky leather and cedar notes rest on a brawny foundation of bold, dry tannin and generous black fruit in this dusty wine. Full-bodied and dense, it opens to show additional tobacco and chocolate aspects.
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2013
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201289 pts
Blended with 8% Petite Sirah and then aged almost a year in American oak, 30% of it new, this is fruity and smoky in equal measure. Its tones of blackberry, leather and black pepper are harmonious. Round and soft, it's easy to drink and will be approachable to a variety of palat…
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201187 pts
This is a good wine for enjoying now with Mexican food or a barbecue. It's dry and briary, with black pepper-accented cola, blackberry and, currant flavors.