Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Fritz Estate - Dry Creek Valley




Fritz Estate - Dry Creek Valley


During a recent wine trip to Sonoma I visited the Fritz Winery in Cloverdale in the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma.  The winery has been making wine in for over 30 years. In addition to a number of Dry Creek designated wines they also source grapes from vineyard sites in the cooler Russian River Valley.


Fritz Estate 2009 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel  
Quick Overview
The 2009 Estate Zinfandel is made from 30 year old estate vines grown on a 5 acre site on the valley floor that produces wines that are rich in color and flavor. In this garnet hued wine, the aromas are of blackberry, black and red cherry, wild berry, and earth tones. The body is well structured with a balanced feel and elegant tannins. Flavors are of blackberry, and black and red cherry.  This Zin stands up to grilled steaks or burgers and provides a wonderful flavor profile.


Fritz Estate 2011 Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc

The 2011 Estate Sauvignon Blanc is the color is light straw. The aromas are filled with passion fruit, white peach, and citrus blossoms as well as tropical fruits. The taste is centered on bright refreshing acidity, with flavors of white grapefruit, guava and lemon which fill the mouth with a light mineral finish. Perfect to pair with seafood and white poultry meats. 

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