Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel

9.152 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Tobin Trevarthen

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

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

Jul 16th, 2019
Bryant Bickel

Lovely inky dark currant, black raspberry, black olive. Licorice Ridge all day no complaints.

Lovely inky dark currant, black raspberry, black olive. Licorice Ridge all day no complaints.

1 person found it helpfulSep 17th, 2013
Ben David

Nose: dark cherry; round; full bodied; medhigh acidity

Nose: dark cherry; round; full bodied; medhigh acidity

1 person found it helpfulJun 27th, 2013
Jason Burch

A little young for my taste, but shows good promise. Very fruity, but could probably use a little mellowing time. Which is why I have a second bottle in the garage!

A little young for my taste, but shows good promise. Very fruity, but could probably use a little mellowing time. Which is why I have a second bottle in the garage!

1 person found it helpfulMar 9th, 2013
Cory Fierro

If you only want a zinfandel because you want a big, robust, jammy, alcohol heavy wine, this isn't for you. It does have all those hallmarks, but in a more subdued style that melds all those different types of flavors in a beautiful way. The jammyness has a pillowy quality; the alcohol is hot but settles down nicely... it's just a quality zinfandel.

If you only want a zinfandel because you want a big, robust, jammy, alcohol heavy wine, this isn't for you. It does have all those hallmarks, but in a more subdued style that melds all those different types of flavors in a beautiful way. The jammyness has a pillowy quality; the alcohol is hot but settles down nicely... it's just a quality zinfandel.

Apr 8th, 2015
Thomas Epps

Definitely not horrible, but for “fruit forward”, this bottle had a weird combination of pepper, cherry, licorice...

Definitely not horrible, but for “fruit forward”, this bottle had a weird combination of pepper, cherry, licorice...

Sep 24th, 2017
Suphada Rom

Crushed pomegranate seeds and rich tart currant jam. A bit of citrus pith teemed up with some gorgeous mouthwatering acids. Blueberries and roast beef. Not bad, not bad at all.

Crushed pomegranate seeds and rich tart currant jam. A bit of citrus pith teemed up with some gorgeous mouthwatering acids. Blueberries and roast beef. Not bad, not bad at all.

Dec 27th, 2016
Kristin Norwood

Jammy

Feb 28th, 2016
Jim O'Hare

Ridge - Never disappoints

Ridge - Never disappoints

Jan 17th, 2016
John Fiehrer

Great zin, perf for bbq ribs

Great zin, perf for bbq ribs

Aug 31st, 2015