I 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.
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This 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.
I 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.
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2021 Ridge Zinfandel Jimsomare
4/30/2024 - ptm Likes this wine: 92 Points
I 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.
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2022 Ridge Zinfandel Paso Robles
4/2/2024 - ptm wrote: 94 Points
This 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.
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2020 Rombauer Vineyards Zinfandel California
3/15/2024 - ptm Does not like this wine: 80 Points
I 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.
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