Dueling Pistols

Dual Varietal Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Syrah

9.216 ratings
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Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Zinfandel, Syrah
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Ray Vanderhoff

Interesting blend of Zinfandel (50%) and Syrah (50%). Dark ruby/purple color with a violet rim. Aromas of dark berry fruit, black tea, pepper spice, dried herbs and a touch of barnyard funk. Juicy cooked black berry/raspberry fruit on the palate with additional flavors of black pepper, baking spices, roasted meat and black licorice. Touch of vanilla on the long and brooding finish. Full bodied, dense and quite powerful, but the wine is nicely balanced. Very approachable. Thank you for the wonderful gift, Ron B!

Interesting blend of Zinfandel (50%) and Syrah (50%). Dark ruby/purple color with a violet rim. Aromas of dark berry fruit, black tea, pepper spice, dried herbs and a touch of barnyard funk. Juicy cooked black berry/raspberry fruit on the palate with additional flavors of black pepper, baking spices, roasted meat and black licorice. Touch of vanilla on the long and brooding finish. Full bodied, dense and quite powerful, but the wine is nicely balanced. Very approachable. Thank you for the wonderful gift, Ron B!

Apr 3rd, 2024
Sally Bender

Delicious and surprisingly smooth. Paired great with my steak.

Delicious and surprisingly smooth. Paired great with my steak.

Feb 20th, 2024
Ming L
9.1

The ripe and sweet fruits belie the complexity and depth this bottle offers. There are subtle smokiness and meatiness. Plush palate. Finishes long and intense.

The ripe and sweet fruits belie the complexity and depth this bottle offers. There are subtle smokiness and meatiness. Plush palate. Finishes long and intense.

Apr 30th, 2023
Ming L
9.1

The nose is deep and opulent with blueberry jam, black cherry, nutmeg, black pepper, vanilla, and hint of cured meat. On the palate it’s rich , thick, yet silky smooth like melted chocolate, with touch of dried herbs. Ripe integrated tannins.
Very delicious blend.

The nose is deep and opulent with blueberry jam, black cherry, nutmeg, black pepper, vanilla, and hint of cured meat. On the palate it’s rich , thick, yet silky smooth like melted chocolate, with touch of dried herbs. Ripe integrated tannins.
Very delicious blend.

Oct 3rd, 2022
Kate

Had this with sliced fried hot dogs in a barbecue ketchup hot sauce concoction. This wine is amazing. Subtle dark fruit smooth.

Had this with sliced fried hot dogs in a barbecue ketchup hot sauce concoction. This wine is amazing. Subtle dark fruit smooth.

Sep 30th, 2022
Nagib Nasr

Spicy, dark fruits, balanced finish. Enjoyable!!

Spicy, dark fruits, balanced finish. Enjoyable!!

Sep 22nd, 2022
Michael Brown

Restrained red fruits with solid tannins and medium body.

Restrained red fruits with solid tannins and medium body.

Dec 31st, 2020
Matt Bailey

Good Syrah blend. Jammy like a Zin but finishes smooth and not too dry . Definitely worth buying again.

Good Syrah blend. Jammy like a Zin but finishes smooth and not too dry . Definitely worth buying again.

Dec 18th, 2019
Marti Smith Osterhout

Umm Yum! Dry, tobacco, coffee. Next time I'll be having this with steak or dark chocolate.

Umm Yum! Dry, tobacco, coffee. Next time I'll be having this with steak or dark chocolate.

Sep 29th, 2019
Joe Coulter

2016 vintage. Perfect with bbq. Well balanced and tasty.

2016 vintage. Perfect with bbq. Well balanced and tasty.

Apr 27th, 2019