Brett Fromme

9.5

A wonderful Zin. Jammy fruit nose. Flavors of dark juicy fruit and warm spices with undertones of chocolate and old vine brambleliciousness! High on my list of favorite classic Zins. — 10 years ago

Don Wilson

9.6

Absolutely love this Zin. Dark fruit followed by an earthy must. Smooth and balanced on the palate. Right up there with the 2011 Geyserville from Ridge, which was similarly excellent. I think both of these Re better than 2011 Ridge from Lytton Springs. — 11 years ago

Kelly Reed

9.7

Definite favourite — 11 years ago

Kimberly Donahoe

10

I absolutely love this fresh and citric wine. There are elements of pineapple or passion fruit with no hint of floral notes making it a delicious and crisp white wine. — 10 years ago

Euna Walters

8.9

Euna had this 11 years ago

Jeff Taylor

8.9

Good, not too bright or acidic, mild minerality
— 11 years ago

Kate Morin

9.5

@ SuWu on St Laurent avec Yohan et Josee before Rachid Badouri show — 12 years ago

Aaron Means

9.5

A great wine should have a great story and "The Black Chicken" has both. Superb Zin, one of the top Bottlings of Zin in America. — 11 years ago

Matt Wilson

8.9

Hands down my favorite producer of Zin...of any wine in California for that matter... Entry level and only non single vineyard wine from Ridge. It kills me that this wine is half the price south of the border. Positively delicious, juicy California fruit handled with old-world sensibility. — 11 years ago

with Nadia

Sanjuana Walters

Skurnik Wines Domestic Portfolio, Freelance Writer

8.9

Very bright and lively — 12 years ago

with Skurnik