Kate Parkerson

9.3

Nice easy Malbec. Had with Sarah with pizza — 8 months ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.4

Happy Birthday Heather — 8 months ago

with Brian and Heather

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and nutty scents. On the palate complex flavors of apple, peach, pineapple and lemon citrus, well balanced with acidity on a nice mouthfeel. Long finish ending with oak, vanilla, mineral and citrus notes, will continue to age. A beautiful Chardonnay. — a year ago

Robert Brown

9.1

One of the best as of late. Eggplant parm, pared perfectly. — 3 years ago

with Cynthia

Roman Ochocki

9.5

This is it. Almost perfect pinot noir. Light, but with a leather and vanilla. Fresh with red fruits: a cherry, a raspberry. And something else. But keep it a secret. — 6 years ago

Matthew Humbaugh

8.9

Really enjoying this wine. Very drinkable. Don’t know anything about Monastrell but would definitely drink more. For a $15 wine, this is great QPR! Drink this all day! — 7 years ago

Austin Tabbone

9.0

Rich, round fruit. Totally a big boy with polished red fruit and tannin. — 8 years ago

Pete Turley

9.6

One of my favorites from Turley... Smooth, with beautiful structure... Love the black pepper notes.. — 9 years ago

Phil Johnson

9.5

Really good wine. — 12 years ago

Paula Lohse

9.6

emeritus NYC 12/5/2013 — 13 years ago

Dawn E.

9.0

This is delicious!
😋. Wine Enthusiast gave this a 94! Presents with boysenberry, black licorice, blackberries, tar, garrique,...a lot going on in this glass! — 8 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

10

Ridge Vineyards – Zinfandel – 2023
Benito Dusi Ranch – Paso Robles – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
An extraordinary single-vineyard Zinfandel from one of the most historic and consistent sites in Paso Robles. The 2023 vintage delivers depth, purity, and that unmistakable Dusi Ranch character—old-vine concentration wrapped in Ridge’s signature balance and finesse. This bottling remains one of the benchmark Zinfandels in California.

Aromas & Flavors
Blackberry compote, ripe plum, and raspberry preserve with accents of warm spice, licorice, dried herbs, and a touch of cracked pepper. Subtle cocoa and cedar from restrained oak play in the background.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and richly textured, yet never heavy. Juicy acidity energizes the palate while fine, structured tannins keep everything focused. Long, plush, and satisfyingly powerful.

Food Pairings
BBQ ribs, grilled lamb chops, wood-fired pizza, smoky brisket, or aged Gouda.

Verdict
A stellar expression of old-vine Paso Robles Zinfandel, opulent, balanced, and deeply flavorful. A true standout in Ridge’s portfolio.

Did You Know?
The Dusi family has farmed this vineyard for generations, and Ridge has made wine from the site since 1967. These old vines consistently produce some of the most character-rich Zinfandel in the state, making Benito Dusi one of Ridge’s most iconic single-vineyard bottlings.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This sits at the very top of my favorite Zinfandels, extraordinary from start to finish, and a reminder of why Ridge continues to define the category. — 10 months ago

Thomas Epps

9.4

My 2nd favorite 20 yr behind Grahams. Ramos Pinto is good as well, but seems to have to bottle to bottle variability issues…. Taylor is a great standby at a good price. — 5 years ago

with Jeannie

James Gourley

9.5

The consensus among Biblical scholars is that Jesus turned water into pinot noir for his first miracle. This bottle confirms that, even though it doesn’t quite reach the quality served at Cana that fateful day. — 7 years ago

Pierre Gourinchas

8.9

Very nice Anthill farm. — 8 years ago

Robert Weyers

9.4

Graduation dinner :)))) — 9 years ago

Mike Allas

9.2

One of the best Malbec in this price range. — 9 years ago

Donna Litvin

9.4

I love this Old Vine bottle: perfect for a summer evening! And I like a spicy Zin: what's the point w/o the spice? — 12 years ago

Lisa Schaffer

10

Smooth night for a cab. More like a merlot. — 13 years ago

Jan de Weerd

9.2

We have been drinking this wine for 10 years now. As the fruit drops out it becomes more stringent with strong oak tannins, losing some of its depth and ease of drinking. — 8 months ago

with Tammy

B Young

9.0

Very Good ..... Buy again at Total Wine — 10 months ago

Rodrigo Duarte

9.4

Maravilhoso! — a year ago

PM

9.2

Bedrock wines don’t disappoint. Pagani Ranch Heritage is a classic Bedrock. — 2 years ago

Maggie Harrison

9.4

yes, this is a photo of a computer image. tasted as part of a Mourvèdre wine group tasting via zoom, wines portioned into woozies. 2018v. super aromatic, raspberry/cranberry juice, fresh leather, violet. palate texture is silky, light but complex and flavorful, acid medium +, long tannins- just a bit of grip. fantastic — 6 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2017 / Black and opaque. Morello cherries. Leather. Chocolate. Cheerful. Good effort. — 7 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 — 8 years ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.0

Small vintage great wine type of story here. Really good length and balance on a very typical Lynch Bages. Wont make old bones but its great wine for the price. Instant gratification. — 8 years ago

with Adriana

Mike Bledsoe

9.6

One of my favorites — 11 years ago

Quinn Solfisburg

9.5

Stony creek. Blacksmiths like. ESP Anna. — 12 years ago

Fermin M. Gonzales

9.5

From Costco, Concord CA — 13 years ago