Lot #23 Dry Creek Vineyard

A tribute to the enduring legacy of Zinfandel, “Heritage Selection” is a blend from four distinct vineyards, each planted to the historic Mazzoni clone. Each site produces its own singular expression: from Spencer’s Hill, powerful, rich fruit tones; from Somers Ranch, elegant, red-fruit nuances; from Wallace Ranch, classic Dry Creek Valley spice and ripe fruit character; and from Farmhouse Vineyard, richness and peppery spice notes.

The Mazzoni clone was the genesis of Dry Creek Vineyard’s Heritage Vines Zinfandel project, initiated in 1982 to preserve the tradition and heritage of very old Zinfandel vineyards by grafting cuttings from a pre-Prohibition era vineyard onto phylloxera-resistant rootstock. The process ultimately produced “young vine” wines with “old vine” Zinfandel characteristics reminiscent of turn-of-the-century heirloom vines. This highly acclaimed clone has consistently produced Dry Creek Vineyard wines rated 90+ points, including a Wine Spectator Top 100 winner.

Led by second-generation owners Kim and Don Wallace, Dry Creek Vineyard’s mission to preserve the heritage of Zinfandel mirrors the winery’s strong commitment to support family-owned and -operated farms in Dry Creek Valley.

WINEMAKER(S): Tim Bell

ESTIMATED BOTTLING DATE: May 2024
ESTIMATED SHIPPING DATE: December 2024

National Distribution: Includes all 50 states and Washington, DC

International Distribution: Includes England, Japan, Korea, Scotland, Wales; please inquire for additional countries.