Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch San Luis Obispo County Zinfandel

9.055 ratings
8.77 pro ratings
San Luis Obispo County, 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
Boxer Briefs

“unquestionably the biggest wine we make”. Black fruit, with some raspberries, bright and dark!Labeled as 15.3 abv, this wine is not hot at all. The oak doesn’t stand out, fruit is dense, great texture, really good wine. A beast, but not unruly.

“unquestionably the biggest wine we make”. Black fruit, with some raspberries, bright and dark!Labeled as 15.3 abv, this wine is not hot at all. The oak doesn’t stand out, fruit is dense, great texture, really good wine. A beast, but not unruly.

Jul 17th, 2018
Andre Lopez

In a good spot right now. Fully resolved tannins, pleasant plum and aged Christmas fruit cake flavors.

In a good spot right now. Fully resolved tannins, pleasant plum and aged Christmas fruit cake flavors.

Dec 28th, 2015
Julieluvswine

Super concentrated zin. Probably better suited to fall/winter dishes.

Super concentrated zin. Probably better suited to fall/winter dishes.

Aug 2nd, 2015
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.5

Solid on Sunday with steaks. Seemingly bordelaise with fine grained but persistent tannin and a firm mouthfeel. Today it is feeling tired and flat. Best to drink remaining bottles sooner than later.

Solid on Sunday with steaks. Seemingly bordelaise with fine grained but persistent tannin and a firm mouthfeel. Today it is feeling tired and flat. Best to drink remaining bottles sooner than later.

Jun 18th, 2014
Jeffrey Bragman

President at WINEPSYCH

6.5

Unfortunately, badly corked. Only my second corked bottle of Ridge in 40 years.

Unfortunately, badly corked. Only my second corked bottle of Ridge in 40 years.

Apr 19th, 2014
Larry Kahn

Classic Ridge restraint.

Classic Ridge restraint.

Aug 16th, 2013
Stuart Rasley

Big Zin

Big Zin

Aug 11th, 2019
Bill Mowry

Cherry, cranberry and a smooth finish.

Cherry, cranberry and a smooth finish.

May 12th, 2017
Andrew Berge

Going strong!

Going strong!

Mar 17th, 2017
Karyn Fricke

Berry black current and little Carmel. Can't beat a Ridge Zinfandel.

Berry black current and little Carmel. Can't beat a Ridge Zinfandel.

Dec 10th, 2016