2019 Cortina Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, Seghesio

• Style: Dry, layered California Zinfandel with pepper and grip
• Taste: Violet, wild blueberry, cedar, white pepper, vibrant blue fruit
• Food: BBQ, grilled meats, spiced dishes, stews, beef, game
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 15.2% ABV, now through 2026

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Violet and wild blueberry open the nose, layered with cedar and moss. On the palate, vibrant blue-fruit flesh balances white pepper spice and refreshing acidity that carries through to the finish. At 15.2% ABV with a pH of 3.81, this is a wine with substance and grip—ripe fruit with enough spine to cut through rich food without flagging.

The Winery — Seghesio

The Seghesio family has anchored Sonoma's Zinfandel story for over a century. Edoardo planted his first vines in 1895, and the family survived Prohibition when most did not. That longevity shows in the winemaking: hand-picked fruit destemmed gently, fermented on skins for seven to ten days with pneumatic punch-downs, then aged 15 months in mostly French oak (13% new). The 2019 vintage gave Dry Creek Valley balanced conditions—spring rain built deep soils, summer warmth ripened the fruit, and moderate autumn temperatures allowed gradual development of those layered aromatics.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This wine sings with grilled meats—especially barbecued chicken and pork ribs—and performs equally well with spiced Asian dishes, garlic-roasted vegetables, and dry Jack cheese. From stews and braises to roast dinners and game, this Zinfandel's pepper and acidity make it endlessly versatile at the table. Certified sustainable and fully vegan-friendly, it's built for drinking now through the next five to seven years, whether you're marking a special evening or laying down a bottle for the cellar. Browse our complete Primitivo & Zinfandel range to compare styles, or explore our full California selection.