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2017 Ridge Zinfandel Paso Robles
11/21/2023 - ncostanzo Likes this wine: 91 Points
I haven't been fond of the Paso Robles Zins overall, but after finding this in the bottom of our wine fridge after we replaced a dead one we decided it was time for this to be opened. Actually came out pretty good. At 15.1% I was glad to see time was soft on this, nice tannins which felt basically fully integrated overall. There was something heavy feeling on the back palate but nothing off putting.
I would say hold for maybe another year or so/drink now as it's in a good spot.
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2015 Ridge Zinfandel Dusi Ranch
5/17/2020 - ncostanzo Does not like this wine: 85 Points
I don't even know what to make of this wine. Perhaps it was opened too soon? I don't get what this is hoping to be. We opened it after another Ridge Zin (Boatman) much more enjoyable than this. Opened up again tonight and my wife suggested we use it for the sangria she's making this week.
Recommendation: Hold, because winemaker suggests a longer shelf life on the back label or simply dump out.
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1999 Gary Farrell Zinfandel Maple Vineyard Tina's Block
3/7/2020 - ncostanzo Likes this wine: 90 Points
Had no expectations on what this would offer but very enjoyable fruit left in it, smooth. Early funk on the nose but quickly blew off and nothing else detected on it. Cork almost came out perfectly.
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