Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel August 2010 Tasting

Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel August 2010 Tasting

Many wine enthusiasts consider the Dry Creek Valley to be the place where Zinfandel achieves its greatest expression.  Dry Creek Valley is located in the central to northern portion of Sonoma County.  Zinfandel grapes grow best in the hillsides above the valley floor.

Our next Zinfanatic tasting features these five Dry Creek Valley wines:

1.  Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley (2007)

2.  Optima Unfiltered Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley (2006)

3.  Pedroncelli Mother Clone Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley (2006)

4.  Plungerhead Zinfandel Old Vine Dry Creek Valley (2007)

5.  Quivira Vineyards Steelhead Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley (2006)

Check back to see our favorites and descriptions of these five Dry Creek Valley Zinfandels.