Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend

My first pop of this vintage of Geyserville. I don’t open zin often, and when I do it’s normally on the young side, so I was unsure how this would show (perfect, too early or too much in a quiet period). I think this is a combo of the last two.

Following over two days (and out of a Zalto universal), this sports a beautiful dark ruby color in the glass, albeit closer to black cherry at its core. Aromatics really jumped on day two showing notes of rhubarb, rosemary, mint, and just a faint kiss of that classical Ridge American oak usage. Vibrant and energetic acidity on the palate...certainly not a jammy/flabby style zin. The palate reveals red and black berry medley, cherry infused mocha, cocoa, and a slight note of spice on the finish. I think this may be in a quiet period, but more than anything, it’s young...I’d decant a couple hours if opening any time soon.

I love Ridge wine… I have not had a bottle that I didn’t like. I had a vertical tasting. This is one of them. Amazing.

Still improving with age, gathering intensity

Totally outstanding Zinfandel. This vineyard has age, rich aromatics, resolved tannins that grow with time in glass. Rich but not over ripe. A great experience on many levels.🍷🍷👍

Enjoyed on Naveen’s birthday in 2021. Zesty zin grapes had mellowed into a beautifully balanced, rich wine with layers of smooth fruit tinged with earth and a touch of oak. A spectacular example of Ridge wine making.

Not my favorite Ridge but hard to go wrong with Ridge. Always easy and accessible. Lots of dark fruit, plum and cherry, but some interesting brighter sweeter fruit as well - strawberry and even a hint of more exotic flavors - pineapple and coconut.

Black fruit, oak, clove and smoke.

Brambly black fruits, cedar, spice, med tannin, fairly complex 👌

Honestly I was hoping for more here. Obviously well made but not standing out.

This is really good, tons of structure. Complexity shows after half an hour in the glass. Beautiful briary finish.