Ridge Vineyards

Ponzo Vineyard Zinfandel Petite Sirah

8.950 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Zinfandel, Petite Sirah
Tomato-Based, Lamb, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison, Chicken, Turkey, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Baking Spices
Top Notes For
Ryan Wofford

Rich fruity #zin with the perfect amount of restraint

Rich fruity #zin with the perfect amount of restraint

Mar 5th, 2017
Ron R
9.2

We are not a Zinfandel fans, but Ridge produces a stellar example.
Pop'd and poured and this bad boy was singing from the get-go. It has a fresh, opulent perfume.
On the palette, loads of cherries and ripe red fruits. Tannins are pronounced. Finishes long and sweet. Zinfandel with a sprinkle of petite syrah (which adds an upright structure). Neither lithe or cloying, this is a wonderful wine.

Day 2 - The wine has stood still. It has slightly relaxed, but the acid, tannins and texture are just like they were yesterday. I'm impressed!

We are not a Zinfandel fans, but Ridge produces a stellar example.
Pop'd and poured and this bad boy was singing from the get-go. It has a fresh, opulent perfume.
On the palette, loads of cherries and ripe red fruits. Tannins are pronounced. Finishes long and sweet. Zinfandel with a sprinkle of petite syrah (which adds an upright structure). Neither lithe or cloying, this is a wonderful wine.

Day 2 - The wine has stood still. It has slightly relaxed, but the acid, tannins and texture are just like they were yesterday. I'm impressed!

Jun 4th, 2016
Ron R
9.0

Very delicate note of redcurrants and linze torte.
The palette is concentrated, but not overly extracted. Super weight and texture. Nice upright tannins, finishing with blackcurrants and a hint of cinnamon.

Very delicate note of redcurrants and linze torte.
The palette is concentrated, but not overly extracted. Super weight and texture. Nice upright tannins, finishing with blackcurrants and a hint of cinnamon.

Apr 20th, 2016
Leo Gentile

Delicious rich vineyard ripe zin typical of Ridge’s Sonoma offerings. Deep inky purple though petite Sirah is a minor component or the wine would be even deeper and nearly opaque. Fruit is a little understated surprisingly even after finishing the bottle on day two. I will be more patient with e second bottle and give it a couple years.

Delicious rich vineyard ripe zin typical of Ridge’s Sonoma offerings. Deep inky purple though petite Sirah is a minor component or the wine would be even deeper and nearly opaque. Fruit is a little understated surprisingly even after finishing the bottle on day two. I will be more patient with e second bottle and give it a couple years.

Feb 16th, 2020
Joe Gillies

Much better than the Pagani Ranch zin. Balanced. Dark fruits, graphite, and spice. Very good.

Much better than the Pagani Ranch zin. Balanced. Dark fruits, graphite, and spice. Very good.

Aug 30th, 2017
Jon Pokorski

Not fizzy this time. Way to make it right Ridge!

Not fizzy this time. Way to make it right Ridge!

Jul 4th, 2016
Chris LoRusso

Love Ridge Zins!

Love Ridge Zins!

May 26th, 2016
Mike H.

It's fizzy?!?!

It's fizzy?!?!

May 14th, 2016
Frank Lin

Was rather disappointed, I think I’ll stick with Lytton Springs.

Was rather disappointed, I think I’ll stick with Lytton Springs.

May 6th, 2016
Scott Melvin

Cool climate zinfandel + seven percent petite sirah = lovely old world flavor profile

Cool climate zinfandel + seven percent petite sirah = lovely old world flavor profile

Mar 20th, 2016