| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2021 Ridge Zinfandel JimsomareSanta Cruz Mountains more |
4/30/2024 - ptm Likes this wine: 92 pointsI have a very emotional attachment to this wine and vineyard. (I'm going beyond tasting notes here). I was introduced to this wine at a UCLA extension course on premiere growths and held at Wally's in west LA in about 1976. Among the French wines (Haut Brion, etc), the Jimso popped up and I was hooked. Ridge had a new club, ATP, and I latched on. Nearly 50 years later, I still have a special place in my heart for what Jimsomare has taught me about the richness of the wine experience. |
| Red |
2022 Ridge Zinfandel Paso Roblesmore |
4/2/2024 - ptm wrote: 94 pointsThis is a remarkable Zin from Paso Robles.The balance of fruits, acidity, and finish are outstanding. I have just 2 bottles from Ridge's Z list, but I will have to augment this. This is a testimony to the outstanding grapes from Benito Dusi's vineyard. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2020 Rombauer Vineyards Zinfandel Californiamore |
3/15/2024 - ptm Does not like this wine: 80 pointsI almost put this in the “flawed” bucket. In addition to being overly ripe and fruity, there is an off-putting metallic, tinny taste that I can’t quite put my finger on. Hopefully this only applies to the bottle I have. |
| Red |
2020 Ridge Zinfandel Ponzo VineyardRussian River Valley more |
3/13/2024 - ptm Likes this wine: 89 pointsVery, very berry. A little thin in the body, but easy drinking. |
| Red |
2018 Ridge Zinfandel Paso Roblesmore |
3/11/2024 - ptm wrote: 92 pointsI had made a private note to myself that this would peak at about 2022. I was wrong. This still has some legs, another couple of years. For those 1200 bottles that are still out there on CT, you are in luck. This is a very clean, restrained red fruit taste that the former winemaker Eric Baugher nailed on his release tasting notes in Jan 2020: "Dark garnet-red color. Aromas of ripe plum and cherry fruits, sweet oak, and complex gravel earth. Enters with sweet bramble fruit, rich tannins, toasted oak, and complex minerality. Refreshing acidity supports a long finish. EB (1/20)" |
| Red |
2021 Ridge Zinfandel BoatmanSonoma Valley more |
3/4/2024 - ptm Likes this wine: 90 pointsVery drinkable now - nice fruit & balance - classic zin |
| Red |
2013 Alta Colina Syrah Old 900Paso Robles Adelaida District more |
11/14/2023 - ptm wrote: 90 pointsFirst visit to this winery on 11/4/23 and had a delightful tasting session with owner Bob Tillman. He is a gem. Snagged a case of this little treasure. Concur with other comments: lots of dark berries, pepper, and long finish. Not quite as well balanced as other Paso Syrahs, but quite enjoyable. |
| Red |
2021 Écluse Zinfandel Lock VineyardPaso Robles more |
10/28/2023 - ptm Likes this wine: 92 pointsVery fruit forward - just short of a "bomb" enough to make it quite enjoyable to pull and pour now. This is one of Anthony's best zins. |
| Red |
2021 Ridge Zinfandel East BenchDry Creek Valley more |
6/15/2023 - ptm wrote: 94 pointsMy goodness! No decanting, just popped and poured. Delicious with a great balance of the berries and acid. Thank goodness I have more to enjoy over the next few years. This is an outstanding East Bench. |
| Red |
2019 Adelaida Zinfandel Michael's Estate VineyardPaso Robles Adelaida District more |
10/24/2022 - ptm wrote: 88 pointsThis is a strange one. Enjoyed it at the Adelaida tasting room this past weekend. It was well-balanced and had a nice fruit forward initial taste (red raspberry). I brought home a case and now finding it lacking in acid (probably that quick finish mentioned earlier). Concur with the very faint cheese in the nose. It's not off-putting, but different. This will be interesting to follow (or not). Hopefully can upgrade it. |
| Red |
2018 Ridge Mazzoni Home RanchSonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
10/21/2021 - ptm Likes this wine: 91 pointsThis is quite smooth and easy to drink. The carignane softens it up to make it quite drinkable now. I don't believe it has the structure to hold out for long. I would drink it within the next 2-3 years; a nice option while you wait for others to mature. |
| Red |
2014 TH Estate Wines Grenache-Syrah The 46 ReservePaso Robles Willow Creek District Red Rhone Blend more |
7/11/2021 - ptm wrote: 93 pointsThis is quite wonderful now. Great balance, fruit, and acid. A little smoke and vanilla. Enjoy now. I think there will be minor improvement from here on out. |
| Red |
2017 Ridge GeyservilleAlexander Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
3/11/2021 - ptm wrote: 93 pointsThis is a delight - well balanced, uncomplicated. I believe it is at it's prime now. I would not hold it for more than another year or two. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
2014 Ridge GeyservilleAlexander Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
10/12/2020 - ptm Likes this wine: 93 pointsQuite a treat immediately on opening - great balance of fruit, acidity, and undertones well-outlined by other reviewers. However, I’m not sure it has the structure to extend to 2030. This, of course, is not currently an issue. I believe it is at its peak right now. (Enjoyed with pappardelle with a marinara sauce) |
| Red |
2017 Linne Calodo NemesisPaso Robles Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
5/17/2020 - ptm wrote: 92 pointsFruit, balance, finish are all quite incredible |
| Red |
1966 Les Forts de LatourPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/8/1981 - ptm wrote: 89 pointsActually entering this on 3/14/20, catching up on some old notes I had stashed away. Had this wine with a Heitz '67 Martha's Vineyard, would you believe. Paid $9.49 for this in October of 1976. My comment: "A very nice wine - not as fruity as the Heitz and had some slightly unpleasant veggie smells. Color/balance were excellent." |
| Red |
2017 Denner Mother of ExilesPaso Robles Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/28/2020 - ptm Likes this wine: 94 pointsThis is a delicious, well-balanced wine. Takes at least an hour to open up. Surprisingly drinkable now. Acquired at Denner Spring Release party. |
| Red |
2016 Ridge Zinfandel BlasiChalk Hill more |
12/30/2018 - ptm wrote: NRThis took a while to open up - 4 hours for me - initially had a bit of a sour, astringent taste - but later it evened out into a very pleasant, cherry-tinged delight |
| Red |
2013 L'Aventure OptimusPaso Robles Willow Creek District Red Blend more |
9/25/2018 - ptm Likes this wine: 88 pointsIn the aggregate, all of the prior notes are quite fair. I enjoyed this wine with dominantly cherry and licorice properties as a very well constructed wine. It is imminently enjoyable as a good, every day, middle tier wine. No complaints. |
| Red |
2013 Ridge Zinfandel Paso Roblesmore |
6/5/2018 - ptm Likes this wine: 91 pointsThis was the last bottle of this vintage in my cellar and was the best. Great fruit, not overwhelming, great balance, smooth, lingering finish. Great vintage from the Dusi Ranch. |
| Red |
2013 Ridge Zinfandel Paso Roblesmore |
4/23/2018 - ptm wrote: 89 pointsNeeds a bit of time to open up- nicely balanced - average body - a very nice wine. I believe it is at its peak. |
| Red |
2009 Ridge GeyservilleSonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
4/13/2018 - ptm Likes this wine: 94 pointsThank goodness Ridge decided to release this from the "library". Jumped at the chance to acquire more. This is an excellent, well-balanced zin that has matured nicely with less "in your face" fruit, but more elegance and just the right amount of acidity and tannin. I believe it's near or at its peak, but there is no need to hold on to. Drink and enjoy now. |
| Red |
2014 Ridge Carignane Buchignani RanchSonoma County more |
2/10/2018 - ptm Likes this wine: 90 pointsQuite smooth and drinkable now - not sure much life is left, though more experienced tasters May differ. |
| Red |
2014 Ridge Zinfandel Kite Hill York CreekSpring Mountain District more |
11/14/2017 - ptm Likes this wine: 90 pointsCouldn’t agree with the other reviewer’s more. The initial impression on first opening the bottle is, indeed, “Jolly Rancher”. Definitely a BBQ partner. |
| Red |
2014 Écluse ZinfandelPaso Robles more |
10/19/2017 - ptm Likes this wine: 91 pointsVery interesting Zin from Steve Locke (no surprise). Good fruit and acid, but also some raisin, prune, grapefruit? - I found it relatively complex and therefore very fun. |
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