David Clinton
David Clinton produces Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley, a region in Sonoma County known for age-worthy, structured expressions of the varietal. The winery's portfolio centers on vineyard-designated bottlings: Mounts Vineyard Forté Zinfandel and Mounts Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel, alongside Teldeschi Vineyard Ancient Vine Zinfandel. These wines reflect the character of their source vineyards—old vines that concentrate flavor and tannin. Wine Enthusiast has rated the portfolio, with the Forté and Ancient Vine bottlings earning particular recognition. Dry Creek Valley's warm days and cooling marine influence create conditions suited to Zinfandel's ripeness and complexity. The winery's focus on single-vineyard designations underscores the importance of terroir and vine age in shaping the final wine.
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Wine Enthusiast