2019 Armida Winery Maple Vineyards Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley

This Zinfandel comes from a place that’s been doing it right for over a century.

The 2019 Armida Winery Zinfandel is grown on Maple Vineyards, a certified sustainable, dry-farmed plot in the heart of Dry Creek Valley. The vineyard itself is a bit of a local legend—head-trained old vines (some dating back to 1910), rooted deep in the benchland soils, producing small, concentrated fruit year after year. The farming is still done the old-school way, by hand, by people who’ve worked this land for decades.

In the glass, it’s exactly what you’d hope for from a well-made Dry Creek Zin—juicy, balanced, and easy to enjoy. There’s rich black cherry and brambly raspberry up front, a touch of spice, and a soft earthiness underneath that keeps things grounded. It’s generous but not over the top—perfect for a casual dinner or an easy Sunday afternoon.

This wine comes from the team behind Overshine—founded by David Drummond, who has a deep connection to California. Raised in Monterey, David has always had a love for the state’s diverse landscapes, cultures, and wines. His journey led him to Sonoma, where he teamed up with Sam Bilbro, a fourth-generation Sonoma winemaker with family roots stretching back over a century in the area. Sam’s philosophy is simple: healthy soils, diverse vineyards, and wines that connect people. Together, they launched Overshine to create wines that reflect their passion for both quality and community, with a clear focus on sustainability and authenticity

2019 was a great vintage for Sonoma Zinfandel. Wine Spectator blessed this vintage with a 95pt review and said it was "supple, juicy, fruit-filled wines."