Ridge Zinfandel Blend Dry Creek Valley Lytton Springs 2002

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Winery: Ridge Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Dry Creek Valley
Blend: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan

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Spring rains replenished the groundwater that sustains these dry-farmed vines through summer. Harvest began in mid-Se...

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EMark

2,986

02/18/2013

Not the darkest Ridge Zin that I've ever seen in the glass. Woody bouquet, with, maybe, some hints of oxidation. Initial palate sensation was alcohol taste--noticeable sweetness that I would normally attribute to alcohol. In the back of the tongue/palate I get some blackberry flavors that I often associate with Zinfandel. Tannins apparent, but controlled. Air seems to help this wine. Also I am looking forward to having this with grilled rosemary and balsamic vinegar marinaded flank steak in a little while. US$24.99 at WIne Club in Santa Ana in 2004.

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97mjr

2,159

03/05/2009

[Stromboli] Blueberry on the nose. Not overly tannic. Light for a Zin, esp a Ridge. Pepper, jammy, clove, licorice, a little earthy. Started a little tight would recommend giving it 2 hours to open up. I think that my last sip was the best.

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97mjr

2,159

03/05/2009

[Shake Shack] Huge oak, vanilla, alcoholic, red berry. A bad bottle though not corked. Will write it off to a combo of the 375ml bottle and storage.

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Winemaker's Notes:

Spring rains replenished the groundwater that sustains these dry-farmed vines through summer. Harvest began in mid-September and continued into early October as the grapes ripened fully in each individual parcel. At the first fermentation, it was apparent that tannins were developing rapidly. To give us better control of extraction, we allowed the grapes to float as a cap, rather than submerging them. To the same end, both the petite sirah and the very tannic zinfandel from the old vines on the eastern hills were destemmed, but left as whole berries. Despite these efforts, structure was still too firm after a year in barrel, so we fined with fresh egg whites. The resulting wine is full-bodied, yet well-defined, its layers of fruit readily apparent. Approachable when young, this excellent zinfandel will continue to mature over the next ten years.