Ridge Vineyards
40th Vintage Geyserville Zinfandel Blend
Now 16 years old and 3 years since the last bottle, the fruit is turning earthy. After decanting it opens up with caramelized layers of dark berry, bramble, cocoa…. Tannins resolved. It was perfect tonight.
Now 16 years old and 3 years since the last bottle, the fruit is turning earthy. After decanting it opens up with caramelized layers of dark berry, bramble, cocoa…. Tannins resolved. It was perfect tonight.
Dec 25th, 2021The fruit is still fresh and dense. It's definitely more approachable than the same bottle a few years ago. And I'll wait a few for the next... 3 to go.
The fruit is still fresh and dense. It's definitely more approachable than the same bottle a few years ago. And I'll wait a few for the next... 3 to go.
May 28th, 2018Realty everything you could ask for in an old vine Zinfandel. 10 years old and still very alive.
Realty everything you could ask for in an old vine Zinfandel. 10 years old and still very alive.
1 person found it helpfulAug 31st, 2015Black fruits changing into denser compote and hints of nutmeg changing into dark cacao and espresso. Textbook.
Black fruits changing into denser compote and hints of nutmeg changing into dark cacao and espresso. Textbook.
Jun 22nd, 2017Plush and full of life. Manages to teeter on the edge of too ripe but reigns it in. Decadent and delicious
Plush and full of life. Manages to teeter on the edge of too ripe but reigns it in. Decadent and delicious
Dec 11th, 2015Dark berries and black pepper, seriously smooth hearty finish
Dark berries and black pepper, seriously smooth hearty finish
Mar 29th, 2015Showing super well, soy cherries, anise, well balanced.
Showing super well, soy cherries, anise, well balanced.
Nov 21st, 2014Great old Ridge. Zinfandel 77%,Carignane 17%,Petite Sirah 6% and 14.6% alcohol. Could have been an old Cabernet.
Great old Ridge. Zinfandel 77%,Carignane 17%,Petite Sirah 6% and 14.6% alcohol. Could have been an old Cabernet.
Jul 2nd, 2024