Ridge Vineyards

Ponzo Vineyard Zinfandel Blend

9.23 ratings
9.41 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Carignan
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
Tom Casagrande

This is, to my taste, at its peak. Gorgeous nose shows pure Zinny blackberry fruit, rich gravelly loam, a whiff of pine forest, a little eucalyptus, and a bit of American oak. Super-elegant texture. Round, mouthfilling, good integrated balancing acids provide a tangy echo, barely perceptible tannin. Intense flavors finish long and pure. RRV is usually not my first choice for Zin, but this kicks ass.

This is, to my taste, at its peak. Gorgeous nose shows pure Zinny blackberry fruit, rich gravelly loam, a whiff of pine forest, a little eucalyptus, and a bit of American oak. Super-elegant texture. Round, mouthfilling, good integrated balancing acids provide a tangy echo, barely perceptible tannin. Intense flavors finish long and pure. RRV is usually not my first choice for Zin, but this kicks ass.

2 people found it helpfulJan 30th, 2021
James Brenner

🍷 shout out to Strauss and Ozzie.

🍷 shout out to Strauss and Ozzie.

1 person found it helpfulMay 4th, 2019
Thomas Epps

Day 2 rating…. Day 1 would have been lower.

Day 2 rating…. Day 1 would have been lower.

Jun 7th, 2021