| Rating | 90 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Zinfandel, Carignan, Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Appellation |
Dry Creek Valley Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.2% |
| Price | $28.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2025-10-27 |
Perfect For
Backyard BBQs, House Wine, Pleasing A Crowd
Drink If You Like
Gamay, Syrah / Shiraz , Zinfandel
Dancing Sonoma Fresh Take Zinfandel 2023 Review
In 2022, mother-daughter duo Cynthia and Lauren Russell started restoring a vineyard in Northern California’s Dry Creek Valley. The vineyard was home to 12 acres of Zinfandel, and records indicate that many of the vines are over 80 years old. Dancing’s Fresh Take bottling has a drop of Carignan and a dose of Petit Verdot to round things out, and the result is delicious. The nose is floral and bright with aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry, orange blossom, and pepper. The palate is super approachable, with juicy fruit and with great acidity. It has a lean, old-school Cali vibe but with a modern twist.
As of 2024, VinePair no longer participates in any affiliate programs. All links included in our content are as a convenience to our readers, not for earning commission — we receive no monetary value from them. Learn more about our tastings & review department here!
Related Reads
Related Zinfandel Reviews
Denner Paso Robles Zinfandel 2023:
Denner sources this wine from the Willow Creek District AVA, a high elevation section in the western part of the Paso Robles. The area’s ...
Kokomo Winery Timber Crest Vineyard Zinfandel 2023:
Winemaker Erik Miller and grower Randy Peters are one hell of a match. If you visit their homey and welcoming tasting room and get a chance ...
Mauritson Wines Grower’s Reserve Zinfandel 2023:
The Mauritson family has been growing grapes in the Dry Creek Valley since 1868. But it wasn’t until the 1990s that the family started ...
Cline Family Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2022:
The Contra Costa AVA, located just east of San Francisco, is a wine growing region with a history dating back to the Gold Rush. Today these ...
Featured Zinfandel Articles
In Northern California, 3 Great Wine Destinations (That Aren’t Napa):
These three Northern California wine destinations are a bit farther inland than Napa Valley and offer great wines for more reasonable prices.
The 50 Best Wines of 2023:
Read VinePair's authoritative list of the best 50 wines of 2023 now! These are 50 of the best wines you can buy. See them all now!
The Seven Wonders of Wine World: Iconic Bottles That Define Modern Wine Culture:
We asked experts to share seven wines from a range of countries and styles to learn more about their opinions on wine's wonders of the world.
The World’s Top 10 Wine Destinations for 2023:
From here in America to around the world, these are the top 10 wine travel destinations for 2023. See the best of wine country now.
