Why did I only buy 1 bottle of this vintage? Normally my favorite Ridge Zins are Lytton Springs and Geyserville, but I can't imagine either of those being better than this bottle. I brought this to a wine and pizza dinner for my wine group and this was the favorite of the night.
14.4% abv. Dark ruby, plus aromatics. Black raspberry, cherry and sage. Excellent depth and length with a savory element. Great focus and poise. Really nice Zin.
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14.4% abv. Dark ruby, good aromatics. On the palate, beautiful black cherry, white pepper, a bit of mint and bramble. Very well balanced, great depth and length. An excellent Jimmy!
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A strong vintage for this wine. The oaky softness that shaped it when first opened faded by night two. Ample acidity and light tannin give this a plus structure. For a 100% Zin, that's notable. That ripeness that seems about perfect where is forwardly Zinberry framed by darker characters. I'm holding a few more years myself. Opening now is won't bring any regrets, though I would decant. Quite good.
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7/6/2023 - SMHalps Likes this wine: 94 Points
Why did I only buy 1 bottle of this vintage? Normally my favorite Ridge Zins are Lytton Springs and Geyserville, but I can't imagine either of those being better than this bottle. I brought this to a wine and pizza dinner for my wine group and this was the favorite of the night.
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5/31/2023 - Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 93 Points
14.4% abv. Dark ruby, plus aromatics. Black raspberry, cherry and sage. Excellent depth and length with a savory element. Great focus and poise. Really nice Zin.
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5/9/2023 - cspeninsula Likes this wine: 92 Points
Best bottle of Ridge I’ve had recently. Really nice wine
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2/4/2023 - Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 94 Points
Great old school Santa Cruz Mt. Zin!
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9/2/2022 - Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 94 Points
14.4% abv. Dark ruby, good aromatics. On the palate, beautiful black cherry, white pepper, a bit of mint and bramble. Very well balanced, great depth and length. An excellent Jimmy!
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7/7/2022 - WetRock wrote:
A strong vintage for this wine. The oaky softness that shaped it when first opened faded by night two. Ample acidity and light tannin give this a plus structure. For a 100% Zin, that's notable. That ripeness that seems about perfect where is forwardly Zinberry framed by darker characters. I'm holding a few more years myself. Opening now is won't bring any regrets, though I would decant. Quite good.
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