Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

9.3

Day 1 of this year's Smallmouth Smackdown has begun. After 7 hours on the boat, and a dozen bass, it's time to crack into some libations (had a few PBR's on the boat).
This is a lush Zin. Concentrated fruit, but savory and chewy. Blackberry, blood orange, cigar box, and enough structure to age much longer. This is my 3rd Ridge Zin, and I'd have to say I still favor the Pagani Ranch.
Listening to Chris Stapleton — 4 hours ago

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Tom Casagrande

@Dave - All the single vineyard Zins Ridge makes are great, year after year, decade after decade. They always respect the grape and the vineyard and the grower. Also keep an eye out for their Carignanes and the blends from the centennial vines in Contra Costa County.

Dave

Thanks @Tom Casagrande I will keep my eyes open and make you proud

Somm David T

@Tom Casagrande Indeed.

A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2023

Steve Mitchell

9.2

This 2023 paired well with my cheeseburger and fries. Dark ruby color, nice peppery Zin and medium tannins with a smooth finish. — 3 months ago

Turley

Juvenile California Zinfandel 2014

Donald Williams

9.6

Wonderful. Of course, it’s a Turley Zin. — 4 months ago

with Bonnie

Ridge Vineyards

Pagani Ranch Sonoma Valley Zinfandel Blend 2023

Dave

9.3

Found it! This is a light-handed Zin, and very delicious. Thanks for the recommendation! @Doug Powers @Anthony De Blasi
Listening to a little Depeche Mode!! — 11 days ago

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Dave

Too cool. @Tom Casagrande

Anthony De Blasi

@Dave sorry, today is the first time in weeks that Delectable kind of works again…it’s a pleasure to see that you play Depeche Mode at one of my recommendations 🤩

Dave

Woohoo! @Anthony De Blasi