Dry Creek Vineyard, Mariner, Dry Creek Valley

Dry Creek Vineyard · California › Dry Creek Valley › United States of America

Red · Red Bordeaux Blend Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

Critics

90 /100

Reviews

professional

Vintages

No vintages

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Community Reviews

Reviews

90.2

Avg Score

Highest

So I bought a cellar; 11/12/2022-12/31/2030 : This was tasty. Cork about 1/3 saturated, but in good shape. First pour was red fruit - between fresh and cooked - with similar profile on the palate. Still some tannins and structure, with a decent finish. Holding on for sure, and I am continually impressed with this winery and the longevity of their wines.

2004 vintage

Delicious and full. Smooth Slight grass with a hint of oak from the Semillion and Muscadelle. Definitely would buy again. Perfect with grilled sword fish topped with mango on a bed of spinach.

2019 vintage

Good for a Sauvignon blank

2019 vintage

Drunk several nights ago, no detailed notes. Going for a Bordeaux style, on the fruity rather than mineral side for the style, the 4% Semillon and 6% Muscadelle surprisingly prominent vs the 90% Sauvignon Blanc. Very nice - an unusual blend for California, and one I wish more wineries would try.

2019 vintage

Color - Light straw yellow. Nose - Light Citrus, lemon and grapefruit, Honeysuckle, pears. Palate- Light Citrus, lemon and Grapefruit. I prefer more fruit forward wines and find this to be lacking. Maybe blending more of the Muscadelle and Semillon into the wine would give it some character, not my personal preference in style as made.

2019 vintage

Solid Meritage blend, moderate complexity, at peak. No detailed notes, just enjoyed it. W/Endeavour, w/Luis.

2004 vintage

PnP w/15 glass time. Clear w/very fine and small amount of sediment. Deep purple/red color, no fading/bricking. Nice big nose of blue/black fruit. Surprising power even after 11 years, still plenty of tannins, good fruit, not fading in the least. Long finish of med tannins. Drink now thru 2018. Great value CA claret. Marc's bottle.

2004 vintage

Fantastic wine! Drink soon

2004 vintage

This is what 6 years will do for the patient wine drinker. Wonderfully clear garnet coloring as it poured into the decanter. Immediate nose of black fruit with hints of cedar, slight tobacco. Smooth and elegant, tannins balanced nicely with a decent amount of complexity across the palate. Let sit 40+ minutes before pouring the first glass.

2004 vintage

Earth. Not overwhelmingly jammy The wine looks Garnet colored. The legs are Medium. It smells like Mushroom, and Forest floor.

2004 vintage

Still big cabernet fruit. Tannins have mellowed significantly. Enjoyed with a prime filet - excellent wine.

2004 vintage

Dry Creek Vineyard always does a great job with The Mariner. No exception here. This was the last of two bottles from 2004, and everyone loved it, even paired aside a separate 2005 bottle.

2004 vintage

Paired with our Easter dinner lamb; let decant for a full hour ahead of time. Was truly great, even for a couple of the guests who were not particularly red wine fans. Glad we have one bottle left for another special occasion later on.

2004 vintage

Showing very well. Good balance of tannins and fruit, with earthiness. Lovely bottle with veal shank.

2004 vintage

Surprisingly big taste and body for a 2004. Very good.

2004 vintage

PnP. Clear, deep dark purple color. Claret/Mertiage nose. Medium body, soft, well integrated. Maybe a bit over the top. Good wine for the price. Nothing off, drink now.

2004 vintage

Took to nice steakhouse. Excellent balance on this wine. Intense flavor held throughout w/o gaps in the profile. Very smooth blend of the bordeaux varietals with the right amount of oak. A bit of a surprise - much better than a more expensive similar blend we had the same night - all 4 of us in agreement.

2004 vintage

Drinking very well right now. If you got it drink it. I've had two bottles so far the first was definitely suffering a little. The second had last night was drinking quite well. Drink up!

2004 vintage

Still aging nicely. lay down a few more years to balance the fruit forward taste. Smooth dinner and after dinner finisher.

2004 vintage

PnP. Clear, purple/ruby color. Nice Cab nose. Moderate body, very smooth & integrated. Classic tasting blended wine. Easy to drink, good balance, smooth and soft. Drink now, nothing off. Good value.

2004 vintage

Subtle nose of dark fruit. Fairly complex with flavors of oak and spice. Medium tannins and finish. Nice blend.

2004 vintage

Subtle nose of dark fruit. Fairly complex with flavors of oak and spice. Medium tannins and finish. Nice blend.

2004 vintage

PnP. Nice red blend, very smooth with fine tannins. Would have been better with some time in the decantur.

2004 vintage

Received this as a Christmas gift, fruit forward, tastefully oaked, well integrated. Nose is a bit muted but did not decant.

2004 vintage

Very good. Can go a few more eyars. American oak is very noticeable from teh vanilla. A hint of eucalyptus. big body, full mouthfeel; long finish. good all around. lots of fruit. This is worth hanging on to for a couple years... maybe longer if you are curious about age worthiness in Calif cabs that cost less than $50. I'd look for more of this in the future...

2004 vintage

Loved the belnd of berry flavors and was delightful to drink with crowd.

2004 vintage

A creamy, modern, extracted style with heavy notes of cassis and berry fruit, this has a nice edge of green pepper that keeps it interesting.

2004 vintage

WE 93 a bit generous. Open for two hours. A pleasant wine a blend of 5 but mainly Cab and Merlot. Wild berry and some spice and herbs. Rough tannnins. Maybe too early to drink.

2004 vintage

I thought this was a great wine. A crowd pleaser with a silky finish.

2004 vintage