2018 Quivira Vineyards Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

2018 Quivira Vineyards Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

2018 Quivira Vineyards Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel On the palate, a full range of fresh red and dark fruit, with just a small jammy concentration, fans out into a rich and round mouthfeel with balanced, refreshing acidity. Savory notes of graphite, chocolate and vanilla add layers of flavor to the fruit, finished by an accent of classic Dry Creek Valley baking spice.

In the 16th to 18th centuries, the area we know as Sonoma County appeared on European maps as a mythical kingdom called “”Quivira”” whose streets were said to be paved with gold. The legend faded but the treasure endures: Today, the region’s “”gold”” is the acres of grapevines that thrive here.Named in honor of the mythical realm, this small, family-owned winery comprises four distinct vineyards in the Dry Creek appellation and produces 100 percent estate-bottled Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc and several Rhne varietals. Owners Pete and Terri Kight believe a holistic, sustainable approach to farming leads to the most vibrant, flavorful fruit. Quivira has been a DemeterCertified Biodynamic and Organic estate since 2005. Its facilities are further enhanced by a solar-powered winery and a restored salmon and trout-spawning creek. A Biodynamic garden and free-range chickens provide produce and eggs to local farmers’ markets and restaurants.In crafting Quivira wines, winemaker and grower Steven Canter employs artisan techniques such as native yeast fermentation, large oak foudres, basket press and barrel-to-barrel racking. “”The potential of any great wine comes from the site and the season, once off the vine, it’s a matter of how much of that potential we can capture.