2007 Dry Creek Vineyard "The Mariner"

RIPE & ROBUST. A beautiful, full-bodied mix of cherry, chocolate & cassis, with vanilla bean & coffee notes. Hints of rose petal & earthy nuances provide balance, grace, and finesse, while fine tannins support the well-structured, dense fruit.

56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot

Dry Creek Vineyard is one of the few remaining family owned wineries left in California. With more than 35 years of grape growing and winemaking experience, their efforts continue to focus on the quality of wine in the bottle. When founder David Stare started Dry Creek Vineyard, he began the winery with a single-minded effort to offer the highest quality wine possible at a reasonable price. Dave realized that the success of the winery hinged upon providing that “something special” in the bottle to keep customers coming back for more. Today, the second generation continues to build upon those early-established values. Dave’s daughter, Kim Stare Wallace and her husband, Don Wallace, are wholly committed to the quality of wine produced at Dry Creek Vineyard. With an eye toward the future, Kim & Don continue their passion to produce high quality wines while being mindful of the original vision of the winery.