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Red - Sweet/Dessert
1978 Ridge Zinfandel Late Harvest Dusi Ranch
Zinfandel
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Paso Robles
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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pifcho Likes this wine: 92 points
October 4, 2013 - I am really digging this right now. Very youthful, it is tough to guess it is 35 years old. Very fresh acidity and good energy. The sugar appears to have integrated very well. Sweet, yet earthy nose. Liquored cherries, dates (?) and peaches on the palate. Very long and clean finish. To me this delivers a lot of what I would get from a classy port, but with lower alcohol (14.2%) which makes it a winner in my book.
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Big Ted Red Likes this wine: 91 points
June 15, 2013 - Despite being slightly over the hill, it was impressive with prune, almond and Port flavors. A piece of history.
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zscheiner Likes this wine: 87 points
March 5, 2012 - Blind Tasting 1978 - 1995 Ridge Dusi Ranch Zinfandels (Rich & Peggy's House, Los Altos, CA): Tons of sediment in my pour. Cherry liqueur nose. Medium to full bodied with medium acidity. Deep, sweet dark cherry on the palate. Port-like and clearly the late harvest. (my 5th, group's 1st)
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zscheiner Likes this wine:
October 10, 2011 - Blind Tasting 1978 - 1990 Ridge Zinfandels (Rich & Peggy's House, Los Altos, CA): From a 375ml. Only a small taste so no formal notes, but this was nutty, caramelly and delicious.
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WetRock wrote:
June 5, 2010 - Jimsomare Vertical at The White House (The White House, Anaheim, CA): 10.5% RS. Big sweet nose with some heat. Sweet and tart. Probably best some time ago.
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By Richard Jennings
3/15/2015 (link) 92 points(Ridge Zinfandel Late Harvest Dusi Ranch) Medium dark orange color with pale meniscus; dried apricot, golden raisin, tart black cherry nose; rich, baked cherry, black cherry, baked plum, black raspberry palate; medium-plus finish (10.5% alcohol)
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By Richard Jennings
10/10/2011 (link) 92 points(Ridge Zinfandel Late Harvest Dusi Ranch) From 375 ml - bricked, very light, brownish red color with 2 millimeter clear meniscus; very nice, mature, port-like, poached fig, light coffee, dried fig, light molasses nose; mature, tasty, silky textured, light coffee, dried fig, tart stewed cherry palate; long finish 92+ points (10.5% residual sugar)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1978
- Type Red - Sweet/Dessert
- Producer Ridge
- Varietal Zinfandel
- Designation Late Harvest
- Vineyard Dusi Ranch
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Paso Robles
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 24 (73%)
- Consumed 9 (27%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- DesignationLate Harvest
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationPaso Robles
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