Manzanita Creek Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Old Vines Carreras Ranch 2007

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Winery: Manzanita Creek Winery
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Dry Creek Valley
Varietal: Zinfandel

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Winemaker's Notes:

Rich dark berry, plum, pepper and anise. Vanilla and smoke.

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Editorial Reviews for Manzanita Creek Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Old Vines Carreras Ranch

Gregory Dal Piaz

88,402

02/14/2011

Lots of cola character on the nose with licorice, old leather and bitter cocoa top notes. Big and mouth-filling if a touch soft with a nice bed of tannins that are austere yet are currently cloaked in masses of ripe fruit. There's a nice spicy edge to this that offsets the black cherry/black plum fruit a bit and lends a slightly medicinal tone to the palate with late-to-pop herbal brambly notes adding additional complexity. The heat burns a touch on the finish that reverts back to a more cola-scented flavor. Big if a touch rustic and clumsy. 87pts

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aronowm2

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04/08/2011

I would never guess this was a zin in a blind tasting. Not creamy or smooth, more like a really nice merlot. i would like to try this a few years from now when it really settles in. Still great to drink now though. Nice change of pace.

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Ironarm

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01/17/2011

Just bought a case at the winery..... very big Jammy, fruit forward with a hint of Ruby Red grapefruit. Plush finish with big smooth tannins Love it....

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