Frei Brothers Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Frei Brothers
Label Name:
 
Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.9%
Grape(s):
 
Zinfandel
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Frei Brothers technical/tasting notes and 2015 Zinfandel: 90 points & Gold Medal, 2017 Sommelier Challenge (freibrothers. com). Wine. com lists a Wine Spectator score of 89 for the Frei Brothers Dry Creek Zinfandel (product listings)

Tasting Note
Ripe blackberry and mixed berry compote with plum and jam, spiced clove, nutmeg and cinnamon, toasty oak, rustic tannins and a lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled/barbecue ribs, roasted lamb, steak, aged cheddar; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, spicy Sichuan dishes, teriyaki chicken, Thai coconut curry.

Production Method
Grapes gently destemmed with whole berries, cold-soaked before fermentation, underwent malolactic fermentation and aged on the lees in oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Frei Brothers, a Healdsburg-based California producer, sources fruit from Dry Creek Valley. Family-owned brand offering value-driven Sonoma wines and reserve bottlings that showcase regional Zinfandel character.