Ridge Vineyards
Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USAZinfandel
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May 23rd, 2024
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Jan 28th, 2024
May 16th, 2023
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USAPaso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
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.
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.
May 23rd, 2025
Too hot and woody for us. Possibly just young but we don’t think so.
Too hot and woody for us. Possibly just young but we don’t think so.
Dec 6th, 2023Found another ridge that I haven’t tried. Earth and black fruit. Dark chocolate as well.
Found another ridge that I haven’t tried. Earth and black fruit. Dark chocolate as well.
May 23rd, 2024