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Lot 562 | 2023 Dry Creek Valley Carignan 750ml

Lot 562
2023 Dry Creek Valley Carignan

750ml
$21.00
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Available for purchase in the U.S. only excluding AK, DE, HI, RI, UT.

$45/bottle under the original label

Lot 562 is 100% estate-grown Carignan from a family that’s been farming Dry Creek Valley for generations. They’ve crafted this elegantly structured wine from gnarled, head-trained vines well over 50 years old, which yield small bunches of immensely concentrated berries. These venerable blocks express their vineyard’s world-class terroir in a way young vines simply can't. With fruit this good, our source takes a minimal intervention approach in the cellar, resulting in unmatched purity and depth that’s only found at a few wineries in the country.

Enchanting on the pour with a translucent core, the nose boasts vivid dried cranberries, raspberry sauce, and baking spice, accented by cured meat and a subtle thread of tobacco. A wonderfully structured wine awaits on entry, with balanced acidity and immediate flavors of red-to-black berries, black pepper, tobacco leaf, and licorice coalescing over perfectly integrated tannins. The finish is long, with dark fruit umami, spice, and fresh-turned earth.


13.3% alc

Overall rating: 4.4761906 / 5 from 21 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This 2023 Dry Creek Valley Carignan offers a rich, smooth drinking experience with vivid dried cranberries, raspberry sauce, and baking spice aromas. It's a well-structured wine with balanced acidity and flavors of red-to-black berries, black pepper, tobacco leaf, and licorice. Valued at $21/bottle, it's a rare find with unmatched purity and depth.

Summary topics

  • Flavor Profile: 25%
  • Wine Quality: 30%

Review topics: ["flavor","value","color","wine","aroma","finish"].

Review highlights

  • "Rich color and aroma in the glass, it is a terrific table wine." — Alan D.
  • "An excellent value with smooth taste and deep finish." — Steve H.
  • "Rich and smooth taste with berries and earthy flavors" — Mary K.

Reviews

My First Carignan

"I don’t recall trying a Carignan before so when I saw it I jumped at the chance. I wasn’t sure what to expect but enjoyed its full-bodied, deep flavor. It is a nice change of pace and good with grilled meats."

— steve m. (4/5)

Light and Smooth

"A bright, clean, easy-drinking red with fresh fruit and a smooth finish. Great when you want something lighter. Not the most complex wine that we have gotten from De Negoce, a little one dimensional for me."

— Nelson (3/5)

My First Carignan

"I found the Carignan similar to a Sangiovese. I really did not know what to expect but it was a bit dryer and a bit higher in tannin than I prefer. it was dark in color, robust with hints of plum and cherry. I like trying new grapes and I would have this again but it was not as flavorful as the Tannat lot #519."

— Rich K. (3/5)

Well balanced

"Rich and smooth taste with berries and earthy flavors"

— Mary K. (5/5)

Lacks structure

"I was excited to see a Carignan and was really looking forward to this bottle as I was hoping for something comparable to DeVero (who is one of the few in Sonoma that I know bottles Carignan) at a better price point. The finish on this seemed off. This was better with some hard cheese than on its own. I might be slightly harsh on the rating here based on my expectations."

— Bryan V. (3/5)

Interesting mix

"I love the taste great blend of reds"

— Michael T. (5/5)

Flavorful, toothsome

"Flavorful spice up front with substantial tannin backbone. Reasonable balance, anticipating with 3-5 more years the mouthfeel will fill out to match the finish. Enjoyed exploring beyond the Canon of Northern CA red varietals. Well worth wondering down the path."

— Jeff C. (4/5)

I love it so much I bought more!

"Very smooth and easy drinking. !"

— Caroline P. (5/5)

A good, reliable red

"This is a very solid dinner red. Smooth, rich flavor and pairs well with most meals."

— Lucie B. (5/5)

Just Try It

"I was not familiar with this grape so this was a win, win for me. True to profile but what set it apart was the excellent service, responding to my questions in a timely fashion and prompt deliver via a reputable carrier."

— peter m. (5/5)

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