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Red
2017 Ridge Zinfandel Ponzo Vineyard
Zinfandel
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 32
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Brian of Mull Likes this wine: 90 points
July 10, 2023 - PnP. Color is deep ruby/purple. On the nose: Blackberries, red berries, plum. Cinnamon, vanilla and a bit of sour funk at the end. On the palate: Red berries first, blackberries, plum and vanilla. Quite long finish. Flavor profile a bit narrow but it’s tasty. Lacks some of the darker fruit bass notes of some of the better Ridge Zinfandels but it’s a solid wine.
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MichielV wrote: 88 points
July 4, 2023 - At Mashomack 4th of July Party. This was not what I expected. Too juicy?
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timewithwine wrote:
July 3, 2023 - Never a fan of this Ridge cuvée, I drink these early to allow the other bottlings to slumber. But somehow, I over looked this little guy back in a bin. The age has in fact improved the wine. Plump but without baby fat; with notes of brown sugar (a true surprise given the age), rhubarb, boysenberry, Zin goodness in a brambly way, cinnamon, and a coffee finish. Deep coloring in the glass, but not entirely opaque. As time passes, an element of black pepper also develops on the finish. No sediment. 14.6% alc. A blend of 98% Zin. and 2% Petite Sirah. With leftover pork barbeque from a local purveryor. 07.03.23. Recommended
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Thomas D Likes this wine: 88 points
May 29, 2023 - Ruby color; nose of dark berries and dill; medium body; restrained fruit. Ok but not all that special. I’ve had other Ridge Zins that aged better than this 6 year old.
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affordableCollector wrote: 91 points
March 30, 2022 - beautiful ruby, garnet, in color. cherry, raspberry, plum, cranberry juice, licorice, pepper, dill, spice. rich, juicy black fruits, lush, full body, on the finish.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2017
- Type Red
- Producer Ridge
- Varietal Zinfandel
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Ponzo Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
- UPC Code 744442839094
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (0%)
- In Cellars 523 (46%)
- Consumed 612 (54%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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