Mason Balistreri
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.6
What!? Amazing 17year old Paso Zin? Yup. Drinking nice. Totally integrated. The alcohol is balanced but present and adds a nice heat in the lingering spice filled finish. 👌🏻
What!? Amazing 17year old Paso Zin? Yup. Drinking nice. Totally integrated. The alcohol is balanced but present and adds a nice heat in the lingering spice filled finish. 👌🏻
Jun 23rd, 2016Aromas of dried figs and plums. Slightly oxidized with bright acidity, black and red fruits and smooth tannins.
Aromas of dried figs and plums. Slightly oxidized with bright acidity, black and red fruits and smooth tannins.
Apr 18th, 2015Who knew zin could age. Only Ridge.
Who knew zin could age. Only Ridge.
Apr 13th, 2014Confected fruit and that Ridge kiss o'merican oak. Still fresh but broad and ripe.
Confected fruit and that Ridge kiss o'merican oak. Still fresh but broad and ripe.
Mar 17th, 2016ジンファンデルだけあって、シソやベリーの香り!
Nov 5th, 20172002 still excellent. Way past its prime but still excellent. Obvious old vine Paso fruit. Save some for desert with cheese.
2002 still excellent. Way past its prime but still excellent. Obvious old vine Paso fruit. Save some for desert with cheese.
Jul 13th, 2015Just acquired this bottle from someone's cellar - deal!
Just acquired this bottle from someone's cellar - deal!
Oct 6th, 2014Smooth, tobacco and plum. Most enjoyable.
Smooth, tobacco and plum. Most enjoyable.
Mar 6th, 20152005? Hmmmm. Maybe past its prime. Tasty though.
2005? Hmmmm. Maybe past its prime. Tasty though.
Feb 21st, 2015