Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This is my favorite Zinfindel blend from Ridge. I like it/them more with 8-10 years of bottle age. But this 2023 drank very well young. One of the best current releases I’ve had in a while. Fresh as it was very recently bottled! 93+ in time.

Sirloin Steak was tip top.

Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025.

The ticket to this event has a pretty big price tag. But when you consider what a Napa etc. tasting or two and lunch would cost you, you are pretty much there and there is so much more than that. It ends up having great value. It’s wine, spirits and food candy land. — 3 months ago

romo

9.1

New worldly and young, improved with air. — 5 months ago

Jessica Knickerbocker

8.9

2021 is much better than the previous vintage we had. — 6 months ago

Ming L

9.0

Dismissed by many as too jammy or too ripe, I’ve always thought this is the fun bottling. This ‘21 is no exception. Beneath the slightly over extracted ripe dark fruits lies quite complex aromas and flavors of figs, sweet spices, dark chocolate, smoke meat, and hint of balsamic. Rich palate but not overbearing. In a good vintage like ‘21, this can benefit for 5-8 years of bottle age.
My guilty pleasure. — 8 months ago

John Dykstra

9.0

Pen ink? People keep saying that about wine. Sure. Pen ink. A nice spice — 4 years ago

Anupmeera Gokli

9.6

Daddy and mom liked — 6 years ago

Jay Root

9.1

Peppery, acid, lighter on the fruit. This would pair really well with chili or a similar dish — 7 years ago

Sara Tsai

9.3

Excellent wine. Full of depth and flavor. Fruit forward. — 8 years ago

Mike Viscosi

9.6

Fruity and smooth. Nice for a dinner wine — 9 years ago

Laura Burgund

9.3

Very smooth & velvety — 11 years ago

David M Thompson II

9.3

Terrific!! Dark fruit, even tannins, smooth lingering taste — 3 months ago

Joe L.

9.3

Purple fruit like spiced plum, cocoa, lavender, graphite, juicy lingering finish — 3 months ago

Steve Mitchell

9.4

Full bodied, bold , nice nose and easy on the palate. — 5 months ago

Joe Gillies

9.4

Happy holidays, everyone! Drinking beautifully now but no rush still plenty of life to go...opened about 45 min before drinking. — 7 months ago

Hugh O'Riordan

9.1

Dark and rich earth flavors. Very well balanced with good finish. It’s from Livermore not Australia! — 4 years ago

Cayla Iwaniuk

9.5

Lots of bright berry notes. Very light and fruity — 6 years ago

Shelby Cole Graham

9.2

Very good wine. Smooth, not to dry, definitely can tell it's a Zen! BlackBerry and plum with a smooth finish — 7 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.2

Smoky Syrah with fine tannins and restrained fruit. Very refined but very young. Long finish. — 7 years ago

with Barbara

Meeter B

8.9

Definitely needs to open up. Was sweet on the first sip. Significant fruit tones at the outset and got dry as it opened. I would give it a good half hour and drink and enjoy. Solid choice. — 9 years ago

Scott Lauck

9.6

Another special find(seriously for that$$ on release) on this list at a hidden mountain bistro...beautiful floral notes , forest floor and red fruits...my best echz ever? — 9 years ago

jongho lee

9.0

농축된 검은 과실향 속에 카카오60%쯤 되는 다크 초콜릿, 오크와 바닐라가 어우러져 있고 탄닌이 강하게 두드러지지않아 쉽게 마셔졌던 와인 — 3 months ago

Sharon Su

9.2

Delicious! — 4 months ago

Nagib Nasr

9.1

Had after a Tempranillo. Felt lighter. But still great. — 5 months ago

Ana Bumgardner

9.0

2018 - had on 1/23/25 with baked Rigatoni - very smooth cab. Nice body. — 6 months ago

Chris Anton

9.2

Such a wonderful wine to enjoy on the weekend with friends. In Scouts Honor! Cheers!!! — 3 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.5

Spectacular full mouth feel. Rich and dense. Amazing wine. — 5 years ago

with Daniel

Paul Maranzan

8.9

Loved this.. very peppery with hints of berry — 7 years ago

Allison Bothley

9.1

Yummy. Would drink again. Great for a glass. — 7 years ago

Billy Ray Valentine

9.1

WOTN...very good wine for $15 — 9 years ago

NH

9.9

My favorite 'champagne', this is what I drink for New Years Eve. Delicious without accompanying food, this bottle was meant to be dessert all on it's own. — 9 years ago