Ridge Vineyards
Blasi Chalk Hill Zinfandel Petite Sirah
Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, California, USA
Kind of unusual for a Ridge Zin because this is very open and fruity, rather than reserved and balance-centric. Nose is friendly, with sweet, ripe blackberry fruit, a bit of vanilla from the American oak, and some nice warm gravel scents. In the mouth it’s loose and flowing, with ripe fruit and a prominent sandstone minerality. Good intensity and some soft tannin is that as well. Soft acids. This is all about immediate pleasure.
Kind of unusual for a Ridge Zin because this is very open and fruity, rather than reserved and balance-centric. Nose is friendly, with sweet, ripe blackberry fruit, a bit of vanilla from the American oak, and some nice warm gravel scents. In the mouth it’s loose and flowing, with ripe fruit and a prominent sandstone minerality. Good intensity and some soft tannin is that as well. Soft acids. This is all about immediate pleasure.
Apr 10th, 2023
98% Zinfandel, 2% Petite Sirah. 14.2% ABV. 23 barrels produced. Bottled Feb 2022
98% Zinfandel, 2% Petite Sirah. 14.2% ABV. 23 barrels produced. Bottled Feb 2022
Oct 15th, 2023
More fruit and fuller than the Boatman; liked the fruit and fullness
More fruit and fuller than the Boatman; liked the fruit and fullness
Jul 3rd, 2022