More advanced than it should be but still a highly enjoyable wine.
More advanced than it should be but still a highly enjoyable wine.
Sep 7th, 2024
Old Bordeaux on the nose, old zin mouthfeel. Interesting, but might be getting close to the edge.
Old Bordeaux on the nose, old zin mouthfeel. Interesting, but might be getting close to the edge.
Mar 10th, 2017Caught it at an awkward time... Higher toned fruit, medium body, mellow acid. Just a little disjointed right now, alcohol comes through pretty strong.
Caught it at an awkward time... Higher toned fruit, medium body, mellow acid. Just a little disjointed right now, alcohol comes through pretty strong.
Dec 26th, 2014
Excellent.
Oct 5th, 2014
Still interesting. Called 74 North Coast Zin.
Still interesting. Called 74 North Coast Zin.
Sep 9th, 2014
Right about at its prime, or perhaps would have been slightly more vibrant a year ago, but sultry, indulgent and beautiful. Excellent acidity, tertiary bramble and dried leaves, purple plum, prune, port; blackberry and eucalyptus.
Right about at its prime, or perhaps would have been slightly more vibrant a year ago, but sultry, indulgent and beautiful. Excellent acidity, tertiary bramble and dried leaves, purple plum, prune, port; blackberry and eucalyptus.
Sep 29th, 2024
I love Ridge Zins for their acidity and balance in the old world style. This is more of a California fruit bomb, and one of the only bottles from Ridge that I haven’t loved.
I love Ridge Zins for their acidity and balance in the old world style. This is more of a California fruit bomb, and one of the only bottles from Ridge that I haven’t loved.
Sep 14th, 2024
Very nice ridge zin - higher altitude from their Monte bello property. Was looking for something to pair with chicken thighs marinated in a peruvian style and this definitely fit the bill. Nice fruit on the nose and palate, but not remotely jammy. Definitely a bite of tannins on the finish. At 13.5% this was very nice with a slight chill. Good reminder to look for more zin - at least if not a 15%+ bruiser.
Very nice ridge zin - higher altitude from their Monte bello property. Was looking for something to pair with chicken thighs marinated in a peruvian style and this definitely fit the bill. Nice fruit on the nose and palate, but not remotely jammy. Definitely a bite of tannins on the finish. At 13.5% this was very nice with a slight chill. Good reminder to look for more zin - at least if not a 15%+ bruiser.
Aug 6th, 2023
This wine drinks so amazingly!
This wine drinks so amazingly!
Aug 14th, 2016
2014 vintage. Nose is packed with exotic fruit, keeps giving. Better even on second night. On the palate the tannins are softening, can't wait to try this next year. Finish is a bit subdued but bouquet more than makes up for it. Always seek out this wine whenever Ridge releases it. A beautiful wine from the Monte Bello Ridge.
2014 vintage. Nose is packed with exotic fruit, keeps giving. Better even on second night. On the palate the tannins are softening, can't wait to try this next year. Finish is a bit subdued but bouquet more than makes up for it. Always seek out this wine whenever Ridge releases it. A beautiful wine from the Monte Bello Ridge.
Oct 18th, 2020
California, USA
