Description
| Category | Red Blend |
| Varietals |
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| Brand | Dry Creek |
| Origin | California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley |
| Alcohol/vol | 14.5% |
At first swirl, the wine displays aromas of black currant, plum, black cherry and blackberry. Several more minutes reveal hints of tobacco, toffee and cinnamon. The palate has dark berry flavors along with earthy complexity and savory tones. It finishes with notes of mocha, herbes de Provence and violet. Good acidity will help this wine to age beautifully for years to come.
James Suckling
- js95
A grand, full-bodied red with plenty of structure framing dense, dark fruit flavors and spicy oak accents. Black cherries, dried blueberries, cocoa and 90% cacao chocolate easily match up to the polished tannins for good balance. It’s a Bordeaux-style blend consisting of 66% cabernet sauvignon, 17% merlot, 6% cabernet franc, 6% petit verdot and 5% malbec. Drinkable now, but best from 2030.
Jim Gordon, January 6, 2025
Wine Enthusiast
- we92
This deeply extracted Cabernet blend displays aromas of currants, cassis, black pepper and bitter cocoa on the nose, while the palate shows powerful tannic structure and flavors of cranberry, plum, violets and graphite. Enjoy with rich stews or braised meats.
Tom Capo, April 1, 2025
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd91
Pouring an inky purple/black color, the 2021 The Mariner is a blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, and the rest Malbec. It’s more expressive on the nose, with notes of tobacco, blackcurrants, cigar box, and leather. Full-bodied, it’s a firmly structured wine but retains good, fresh acidity that keeps it going through the palate, with grippy tannins and a rugged feel. It should hold up over the coming 6-8 years.
Audrey Frick, June 27, 2024
