June 30, 2018 - At tasting. Brief note. Nose and palate show big, sweet fruit paste upfront, toffee and date cake, and milk chocolate. Slightly tannic backbone to this to give structure to a wine that really needs it. Long, sweet finish is simple yet satisfying. This is shockingly well balanced. I'm starting to see a trend I like across the board with aged Ridge.
December 7, 2010 - Purchased from the Lytton winery back in a visit in '04 or '05. Big fruit, jam flavors. Not the thinking man's wine, just a big glass of hearty zin. Enjoyed and consumed quickly on a Friday night at home.
June 5, 2010 - 2002 Ridge Jimsomare “Late Picked” Zinfandel
Way too ripe and over the top for me and not my cup of tea. Yet this will be attractive to those who like rich ripe wines. 15.6% ABV
87 Points
March 22, 2009 - great bottle - recommend drinking now. lasts on your palate. very glad I have another bottle!
July 7, 2008 - had with filet at hilton head
February 17, 2008 - Solid ridge effort - gets a 'good" from the missus.
January 19, 2008 - Solid, not spectacular
December 29, 2007 - Wife likes a lot. Good wine with flavorful food.
September 8, 2007 - Lots of glycerin. Strong even for Ridge.
February 22, 2006 - Tend to agree with rourkem. VERY jammy, too much so really. I tasted this before buying, not quite sure why I purchased. Maybe my wife liked it.