| Rating | 85 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Zinfandel, Syrah / Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation |
Dry Creek Valley Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 15% |
| Price | $47.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2020-06-11 |
Perfect For
Backyard BBQs, Cold Weather Hibernation, Drinking Outside the Lines
Drink If You Like
Malbec, Syrah / Shiraz , Zinfandel
Dueling Pistols Cellars Zinfandel - Syrah 2016 Review
This is a BBQ wine if there ever was one. It is full and sweet, with grippy tannins. The acidity is bright enough to keep the wine from weighing down the palate, and it will pair with the slather-iest of ribs.
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 Red Blend Reviews
The Language of Yes 'En Passerillage' 2021:
Randall Grahm is a pioneer of the northern and central California wine scene. A noted Rhone Ranger and owner of Bonny Doon winery in ...
Boeger Winery Reserve Meritage 2019:
The Boegers bought this Gold Rush-era winery in California's El Dorado AVA and brought it into the 21st century. Originally focusing on ...
Pullus Haložan Red 2022:
Simple and elegant, this red blend from Slovenia delivers punchy, sweet fruit on the nose followed by an easy-drinking palate. This is a ...
Crosby Roamann Bon Ton Red 2021:
Sean McBride and Julianna Arvai started Crosby Roamann from their Brooklyn apartment in 2006 and eventually made the move to Napa Valley ...
Featured Red Blend Articles
The 50 Best Wines of 2024:
Read VinePair's authoritative list of the best 50 wines of 2024 now! These are 50 of the best wines you can buy. See them all now!
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 30 Best Red Wines for 2024:
From weeknight bottles to special-occasion splurges, here are the 30 red wines that should be in your glass this year.
