Ridge Vineyards

Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend

9.215 ratings
9.28 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Carignane, Mataro, Mourvedre
Tomato-Based, Lamb, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison, Chicken, Turkey, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Baking Spices
Top Notes For
Ted Kizor

Still alive from half bottle, but a lot more tar and savory than normal 750mls of geyserville of this age. Cassis and cigar box on the pallet.

Still alive from half bottle, but a lot more tar and savory than normal 750mls of geyserville of this age. Cassis and cigar box on the pallet.

Apr 14th, 2018
Damon Levy

Director/Importer Vine Connections

9.3

Tasted alongside a 1/2 bottle of '91 Lytton Springs. This was brooding, meaty, and riper. It was the big brother, perhaps a little bit of a meathead but sweet underneath. I think the Petite Sirah makes a big difference.

Tasted alongside a 1/2 bottle of '91 Lytton Springs. This was brooding, meaty, and riper. It was the big brother, perhaps a little bit of a meathead but sweet underneath. I think the Petite Sirah makes a big difference.

1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2014
Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.6

Dark, rich fruit, ripe and spicy! Love it.

Dark, rich fruit, ripe and spicy! Love it.

Aug 9th, 2015
Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.6

Phenomenon. This wine tastes like current vintage. Not sure they will continue to develope like this. But, wow

Phenomenon. This wine tastes like current vintage. Not sure they will continue to develope like this. But, wow

Aug 8th, 2015
Frank Pagliaro

Owner Frank's Wine

7.9

I've had it in my cellar for 15 years... Shoulda drank it 5 years ago. Plummy and raisiny with not much acidity left

I've had it in my cellar for 15 years... Shoulda drank it 5 years ago. Plummy and raisiny with not much acidity left

Feb 17th, 2015
Chaad Thomas

Owner, First Tier Imports

8.6

Lovely nose;licorice and sugar plums. Supple and evolved, evocative of Port, but fresh. 'Lish

Lovely nose;licorice and sugar plums. Supple and evolved, evocative of Port, but fresh. 'Lish

Dec 29th, 2014
Michael Piaker

7 May 2018. Racines, New York, NY.

7 May 2018. Racines, New York, NY.

May 12th, 2018
Justin Smith

Just lovely: fruit cake, mocha, chilled out tannins, and a little dust. For a '91 50% zin this is showing and drinking beautifully. And who says well made zin can't age?!

Just lovely: fruit cake, mocha, chilled out tannins, and a little dust. For a '91 50% zin this is showing and drinking beautifully. And who says well made zin can't age?!

Mar 11th, 2016
Doug Davidson

Doug had this 8 years ago

Doug had this 8 years ago

Jul 5th, 2016
Richard Hanke

Richard had this 11 years ago

Richard had this 11 years ago

Oct 20th, 2013