Deep ruby-purple, the 2017 Old Vine Zinfandel opens with aromas of stone fruit salad, spiced blueberries, boysenberry preserves, dried cranberry and red cherry with floral tones. Medium to full-bodied with pleasant chewiness and juicy acidity, it finishes very spicy. 1,500 cases produced.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Old Vine Zinfandel displays notes of crushed blackberries and blueberries with hints of underbrush and dried herbs. Full-bodied and densely packed with youthful black berry flavors, it has a chewy texture and just enough freshness to enliven the weighty finish.

The 2013 Old Vine Zinfandel, which is one of the classics from Dry Creek, comes from vines averaging older than 95 years. Consistently one of the best-value old-vine cuvées in Zinfandel from California, the 2013 is another winner. A dark ruby/purple color, loads of berry fruit, pepper, meat, spice, roasted earth, herbs and soil notes are all present in this wine, which was first called old-vine Zinfandel in 1984. This is a beauty to drink over the next 5-6 years because there is no reason to defer gratification.