I’m not generally a fan of Zin, but this got my attention. Knockout brambly nose, itense color with little sign of aging, and explosive fruit in the mouth with a beguiling spiciness. A perfect accompaniment to BBQ steak tips. A privilege to drink such a distinguished wine.
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A stunning wine. How lucky I am to be tasting it after 15 years. The cork was a disaster but it decanted just fine with little sediment. Berry nose full of raspberry and perfectly smooth in the mouth with full fruit and nice acid balance.
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Saturated purple color. Spicy blackberry fruit on the nose, with something dark and rich I could not identify! Red fruits dominate on the palate, and although there is a hint of alcohol/heat, the mouthfeel is smooth and most delicious. Very fine.
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Purple in color. Nose of raspberries, chocolate and spice, with a little earth thrown in. Nicely balanced zin - fruity, but not at all over the top. Flavor profile similar to the nose - berries, chocolate, hint of prunes, spice - balanced nicely with the earthiness. Refined, elegant bottle of zinfandel. Still seems to have plenty of life left, but glad I drank it now.
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7/31/2019 - Whidah wrote: 95 Points
I’m not generally a fan of Zin, but this got my attention. Knockout brambly nose, itense color with little sign of aging, and explosive fruit in the mouth with a beguiling spiciness. A perfect accompaniment to BBQ steak tips. A privilege to drink such a distinguished wine.
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1/9/2015 - Whidah Likes this wine: 92 Points
A stunning wine. How lucky I am to be tasting it after 15 years. The cork was a disaster but it decanted just fine with little sediment. Berry nose full of raspberry and perfectly smooth in the mouth with full fruit and nice acid balance.
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10/5/2007 - mellison wrote: 90 Points
Nice drinkable fairly typical Ridge zinfandel
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9/23/2007 - rcc777 wrote: 88 Points
Nice wine, plenty of fruit and just enough oak. Kept it a little too long, would probably have been even better a couple years ago.
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8/4/2007 - mdstenner wrote: 90 Points
Saturated purple color. Spicy blackberry fruit on the nose, with something dark and rich I could not identify! Red fruits dominate on the palate, and although there is a hint of alcohol/heat, the mouthfeel is smooth and most delicious. Very fine.
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10/13/2006 - tmay wrote: 89 Points
Berry and spice. good fruit. nice finish.
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3/5/2005 - Greg W wrote: 90 Points
Purple in color. Nose of raspberries, chocolate and spice, with a little earth thrown in. Nicely balanced zin - fruity, but not at all over the top. Flavor profile similar to the nose - berries, chocolate, hint of prunes, spice - balanced nicely with the earthiness. Refined, elegant bottle of zinfandel. Still seems to have plenty of life left, but glad I drank it now.
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9/1/2004 - Easter Everywhere wrote: 90 Points
Med ruby, touch opaque, aromas of blackberry, pepper, dusty earth, caramel, vanilla, toast, rich meaty fruit, bit more oak w/air, b3+, a3+, t2+, jammy fruit, pepper, hits round & velvety, has a sharp (hot) edge to the finish, nice overall, improves w/air, cherry, blackberry, coffee, pie spices, jammy fruit, just th eright amount of tang, soft ripe tannins on finish (7), d4, bright raspberry, blackberry, sour cherry, toast, caramel, citrus, orange, pepper, spice, b3+, a3+, t3+, very nice fruit, structure, balance, more grip, superb structure (7)
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1/18/2002 - MicklethePickle Likes this wine: 83 Points
Vineyardgate Wine Tasting: "1999 Zinfandels." Pretty nose. 4-11-12-6: 83/100.
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