The structure on this is just unbelievable. I have 3 more bottles in the cellar thank god. Smoke and pummeling earth, tannins surround the entire experience almost instructive, chocolate and sweet vanilla from American Oak, slightly petrol quality and forest floor/wet leaves. This is an amazing wine but it’s simply too early. This is after a 6 hour decant.
The structure on this is just unbelievable. I have 3 more bottles in the cellar thank god. Smoke and pummeling earth, tannins surround the entire experience almost instructive, chocolate and sweet vanilla from American Oak, slightly petrol quality and forest floor/wet leaves. This is an amazing wine but it’s simply too early. This is after a 6 hour decant.
Apr 21st, 2019
Excellent balanced palate and juicy flavors, with a whole lot of life left. subtle nose at first, but came on nicely after a couple hours. Fine grain tannin, black and red bramble fruit, clove, spicebox, cigar leaf. Could drink this all day
Excellent balanced palate and juicy flavors, with a whole lot of life left. subtle nose at first, but came on nicely after a couple hours. Fine grain tannin, black and red bramble fruit, clove, spicebox, cigar leaf. Could drink this all day
Aug 29th, 2015
This wine offers the generosity of a quiet benefactor and the restraint of an elder statesman. If I am not careful, I might fall in love with Zinfandel all over again!
This wine offers the generosity of a quiet benefactor and the restraint of an elder statesman. If I am not careful, I might fall in love with Zinfandel all over again!
Jun 2nd, 2015
I hate not liking a wine I intended to like. Flavor profile was throwing me for a loop. Maybe it's just not ready yet.
I hate not liking a wine I intended to like. Flavor profile was throwing me for a loop. Maybe it's just not ready yet.
Jan 12th, 2015
Showed really well. Just starting on some secondary oyster shell/soy characters under heaps of cherry and lovely vanilla.
Showed really well. Just starting on some secondary oyster shell/soy characters under heaps of cherry and lovely vanilla.
Dec 17th, 2014
Fig, prune, licorice,oak, earth. Could go for another 3-5 years.
Fig, prune, licorice,oak, earth. Could go for another 3-5 years.
Nov 12th, 2014
Showing its age beautifully! Ridge knows how to make great Zin. Baked blackberry jam, dried herbs, wet rock, licorice, and spice. Medium tannins and medium acidity.
Showing its age beautifully! Ridge knows how to make great Zin. Baked blackberry jam, dried herbs, wet rock, licorice, and spice. Medium tannins and medium acidity.
Oct 4th, 2014
Love this vineyard
Jan 28th, 2014
Put the Ridge York Creek Zin in the decanter a few hours back. Getting ready to pull the turkey out now...
Put the Ridge York Creek Zin in the decanter a few hours back. Getting ready to pull the turkey out now...
Nov 29th, 2013
1982 Ridge York Creek - still holding on. Exciting.
1982 Ridge York Creek - still holding on. Exciting.
Nov 8th, 2012
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California, USA
