Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel

Too hot and woody for us. Possibly just young but we don’t think so.

Very nice. Reliable. Like an old friend. I give Ridge credit for making superb wines at every price point. From PR zin to Monte Bello. Appreciated!

Good balance of red and black fruit. Boysenberry. Good texture. Needs air. Will age well for 10yr.

Holding strong after 9 years

History begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a doctor in San Francisco's Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This is 100% Zin! Dark Ruby with aromas of berry fruits, floral and spice! On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with peppery floral herb spice integrated with fine soft tannins, lively acidity. Medium+ finish ending with juicy fruit and spice. Nice!

Popped and poured. Stewed dark brambles and Luxardo cherries with pie crust, Herbs de Provence (the American stuff with the lavender) and freshly cracked black pepper. On the palate, again brandied cherries and dusty dirty country road (riding my bike tells me that). Very good Paso Zin.

A bit too hot for me. Big jammy fruit, high in alcohol.

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Nice acid for such a warm climate zin. Sturdy, grippy and robust with fresh acid. 3% Water addition keeps this lovely zin under 16%.

Juicy