Kokomo Winemaker's Timber Crest Vineyard Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, USA 2013

Description

From Dry Creek Valley, the 2013 vintage from Timber Crest Vineyard captures the intensity of an exceptional growing season defined by warmth and low yields. The aromatics are vivid and focused, offering blackberry, bramble, and ripe raspberry layered with cracked pepper, anise, and subtle dried herbs. There is a clear delineation between fruit and spice, each distinct yet integrated.

On the palate the wine is full bodied and firmly structured, driven by ripe but controlled tannins. Dark berry fruit carries through the mid palate with precision, supported by balanced acidity that prevents any sense of heaviness. Notes of black pepper, cocoa, and a touch of warm earth add complexity without obscuring the varietal character.

The finish is persistent and slightly savory, tapering with dark fruit and spice. It is a disciplined and site driven expression of Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, emphasizing structure and clarity over exuberance.