Dry Creek Vineyard 2006 The Mariner Red (Dry Creek Valley)

Country: US / The Mariner
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend California
Winery: Dry Creek Vineyard / Dry Creek Valley

Shows the edgy tannins that Dry Creek red wines invariably display, with a sandpapery texture. That makes the wine, which is a Bordeaux blend of five varieties, a little rustic. But the dryness and bite are a nice alternative to the riper, softer Napa style, and more versatile at the table. Good now, and should slowly develop in the bottle for years.