Frei Brothers Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Frei Brothers
Label Name:
 
Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel
Vintage:
 
2019
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:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Producer notes cite 2015 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel: 90 points and Gold Medal (2017 Sommelier Challenge)

Tasting Note
Red jam and mixed-berry compote with clove, nutmeg and cinnamon spice, plum and toasty oak; rustic tannins and a lingering, slightly savoury finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled steak, barbecued ribs, roast lamb, tomato-based pizza and aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ, char siu (BBQ pork), spicy Sichuan-style dishes and hoisin-glazed pork.

Production Method
Grapes gently destemmed (some whole berries retained), cold-soaked, fermented, underwent malolactic fermentation and aged on lees with oak influence to enhance mouthfeel.

Vineyard Info
Frei Brothers Reserve traces to Andrew Frei (est. 1890) in Dry Creek Valley; later acquired by E.&J. Gallo (1978). Long-standing Sonoma producer focused on sustainable viticulture.