Bella Vineyards

Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

8.917 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Matt Trader

Bold, jam-less, and elegant.. not classic to modern Zin, however more like older styles of dry creek. Called 100% Red Mt. Cab, but there was probably more red fruit than black there.

Bold, jam-less, and elegant.. not classic to modern Zin, however more like older styles of dry creek. Called 100% Red Mt. Cab, but there was probably more red fruit than black there.

May 2nd, 2018
John W
9.2

Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, cherry, blackberry and sweet tobacco. On the palate, currant, oak and a very long finish of blackberry. Medium to strong tannins and a medium bodied wine lacking a lush mouthfeel. Another excellent zin from Bella.

Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, cherry, blackberry and sweet tobacco. On the palate, currant, oak and a very long finish of blackberry. Medium to strong tannins and a medium bodied wine lacking a lush mouthfeel. Another excellent zin from Bella.

1 person found it helpfulJan 20th, 2017
Sean Rogers

Really like this wine. It was light but had a nice bite to it as well

Really like this wine. It was light but had a nice bite to it as well

1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2016
Neal Ferry

Hugh sentiment... opened and was fine

Hugh sentiment... opened and was fine

Mar 19th, 2018
Christina Hansen

I was so disappointed to not be able to go to Bella when I was in Dry Creek last month for a bachelorette party but was thrilled to see this Zin in the store! This is a beautiful and well-balanced wine! Aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, tobacco, and a bit of mushrooms. The oak is delightful and the tannins are perfectly integrated. I paired this with a brined tomahawk pork chop, roasted fingering potatoes with truffle said, and mushrooms-- couldn't ask for a better pairing! This is a big wine that deserves a nice piece of meat. Love it and will buy again! My new favorite Dry Creek Zin!

I was so disappointed to not be able to go to Bella when I was in Dry Creek last month for a bachelorette party but was thrilled to see this Zin in the store! This is a beautiful and well-balanced wine! Aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, tobacco, and a bit of mushrooms. The oak is delightful and the tannins are perfectly integrated. I paired this with a brined tomahawk pork chop, roasted fingering potatoes with truffle said, and mushrooms-- couldn't ask for a better pairing! This is a big wine that deserves a nice piece of meat. Love it and will buy again! My new favorite Dry Creek Zin!

Jul 25th, 2017
Erika Speelman

An elegant Zinfandel. No over extraction. Soft, briary fruits with a hint of cinnamon, and cigar. Med acidity, full body, med plus tannins. Finishes with deep raspberry, light spice, and pencil shavings. Good length in the finish.

An elegant Zinfandel. No over extraction. Soft, briary fruits with a hint of cinnamon, and cigar. Med acidity, full body, med plus tannins. Finishes with deep raspberry, light spice, and pencil shavings. Good length in the finish.

Apr 12th, 2017
Kim Laubacker

Good flavor... big tannins!!! Swelled me...

Good flavor... big tannins!!! Swelled me...

Dec 27th, 2016
Ric Ancira

Great Juice

Great Juice

Jan 29th, 2016
Hugh

Hugh had this 7 years ago

Hugh had this 7 years ago

May 11th, 2018
Jacque Roberts

Jacque had this 7 years ago

Jacque had this 7 years ago

May 7th, 2018