1989 Ridge Zinfandel Park-Muscatine

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 88.8 points

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  11/7/2012 - robmatic wrote: 86 Points

  A little tired but still pretty good. Drink up.

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  9/9/2010 - Hodby wrote: 88 Points

  Dark ruby, garnet edged. Plummy nose with thyme, dill and vanilla notes. Acids a little bit forward, not sour though. Plenty of plum and cherry fruit, and a great match for our potato-borlotti bean soup tonight. A good showing for a 20 year old zin. Another '89 that lasted well. Decent finish. Bottle #3 of three.

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  6/18/2009 - Karmapa wrote: 88 Points

  13.7% ABV – 85% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Sirah – tasted on 06/18/09 at GWT #7
  One of two wines tasted on this night and a solid Napa Zin.
  Subdued garnet color with shades of muddy orange evenly throughout the bowl, this bottle was opened and aerated with a Vinturi into a decanter. A bit of mustiness and a slight cork smell initially, which blew off within 30min. Undertones of raisins in the palate and a short finish with some alcohol heat, but not overbearing. At 1hr, the palate is balanced but tart, with most of the heat subdued and a full mouth feel appearing at 15seconds. Truly a sophisticated profile with the finish becoming longer although with a somewhat muted nose at 90min+.
  A solid performer at 88 and 20yrs from the vine; possibly a point or so higher depending on individual preference.

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