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Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel 2021

No sediment, so I popped and poured. Explosive nose has super-deep, pure spicy blackberry Zin fruit. Purity of fruit is a hallmark (in my experience) of Ridge’s Dusi Ranch cuvée. There’s also a bit of clove from the American oak, but it’s pretty subtle. Great intensity of flavor in the mouth, with a soft, enveloping texture. It’s big, at 14.8%, but it’s balanced. And keeping things under 15 in Paso is challenging. Terrific wine. Yummo. — 5 months ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Sounds great!!

Black Saint Peter

Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2018

Lodi Zin. Dark purple color. Big aromas and flavors of blackberry , black currants and black plums. Bold and fruit forward. Plush texture and light on the tannins. Concentrated. Finish is long. Thank You Ron B! — 4 years ago

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Trentadue Winery

La Storia Estate Bottled Alexander Valley Zinfandel

Excellent spicy Zin to go along with lamb ragu with mint and jalapeño and big rotelle cooked al dente. — 5 years ago

Turley

Rattlesnake Ridge Howell Mountain Zinfandel 2021

Paul K
9.1

Between 91-92. Big, dense, peppery, and fun for a not a usually Zin guy. Has boysenberry, blueberry, soy, and funk. Pretty good balance if you don’t consider the fruit. 😉 — 8 months ago

Tom, Rick and 10 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2017

ESF
8.9

Not sure if Draper is still making these wines, but Ridge has been so consistent & solid over the years... and this affordable kitchen sink blend is delicious: dark & rich, big extraction here w/mouth coating tannins and gobs of brambly red & black berry fruit. Def some oak in this bad boy, hi ABV as well. Bit unruly right now - probably needs a nap for a few years. — 5 years ago

Vanessa, David and 6 others liked this

Michael David Winery

Earthquake Lodi Zinfandel 2021

Dark fruit notes. Big flavors of leather, smoke, bacon, spices and Oak. Full bodied with quite a bit of tannins without being too tannic. Nice and big Zin.
$25
— 9 months ago

Gnarly Head

Old Vine Zin Lodi Zinfandel 2030

Sleep much better than I expected it’s the Grateful Dead addition and it is terrific big-time fruit taste ! — 3 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

East Bench Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

Big chewy grippy zin, tannin, acid, big fruit- years will do this wonders. Ridge 🎉 — 5 years ago

Senator, Josh and 1 other liked this

Rombauer Vineyards

Napa Valley Zinfandel

A big Zin! Jammy notes. — 6 years ago