Michael Belligan

9.0

Great bottle, full-bodies but not too jammy. I’d grab any fableist red off the shelf if I saw it, you can’t go wrong imo. — 4 months ago

Neal Krishna Devaraj

9.3

Always amazing — a year 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. — 9 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

8.9

Medium ruby in color; black cherries, plums, and cedar on the nose; medium plus acidity; medium tannins, but smooth; tastes like blackberries, cherries, and a hint of bell pepper witha long finish. Not as complex as I would like, but pretty good. — 3 years ago

Morgan Reese

9.2

Another Field Recordings hit for me. At the ranch for NYE. — 5 years ago

with Andrew

Brandon T

9.3

Always enjoyable - one hour decant, assorted red fruits. — 6 years ago

Andrei Shustov

9.5

Always a blast!! — 8 years ago

Maynard Yu

8.9

Maynard had this 11 years ago

Benjamin Hickey

8.9

Med body, good length,savoury but not too funky. — 11 years ago

Patti Petree

9.6

Yum. So good. — 14 years ago

Jamie Amann

9.0

Had a ruby color. Smelled like red berries and tasted like cherry or blackberry. — 5 months ago

Diana Gifford

9.0

This was lovely addition to pizza! — 7 months ago

with Melany

Lori K

9.3

Great fruit, well balanced, almost case worthy — 9 months ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.0

v20. Never disappoints..ever! Soft dried herb and cedar nose. Juicy, rich, black currant fruit. Velvety, long, slightly astringent mocha and leather finish. Nicely balanced food wine. — 9 months ago

Raul Puga

9.3

Yummmy as usual. — 2 years ago

Douglas Braun

9.1

2019 Vintage - out of a 375 - nice Southern Rhône blend- Black fruit , licorice, Christmas spice medium acidity 14% abv elegant — 4 years ago

Lee Lightfoot

9.4

Phenomenal balance Syrah character dominates, lush perfume and rich dark fruit. Crushed after a 30 min decant, could have used a lil more development time but too delicious to complain about how it was consumed — 5 years ago

Lee Richey

9.3

2016 vintage, very reliable fun wine for the budget. Easy drinking yet flavorful. — 8 years ago

Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.3

With this much age this is a really fun bottle! Nose has baked stone fruit and tons of hazelnut with a hint of dried citrus peel. Palate is lively and rich with amaretto, bananas foster, peach crumble, and lemon custard. Fantastic. — 8 years ago

P A

9.2

Always a good bet — 12 years ago

Mariko

9.0

Earthy and peppery. — 6 months ago

John Malcolm

9.2

A powerful Zin. Tasting dark cherries, blueberries, chocolate, and a bit of spice. — 7 months ago

Rob N

9.4

This wine from Saxum is a great value — smooth, even fruit; great balance overall. 79% syrah, 7% petite sirah, 7% grenache, 5% mourvédre. 97 points from Robert Parker and $129 when I bought it from K&L although market looks more like $160 now. — 9 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.3

[Tasted on November 7, 2025 at Miel in Nashville with Ned and Beth]

Purchased at winery in Willamette Valley during 2017 visit. Dried cherry and raspberry preserves, with tobacco, earth, smoke, baking spice and perfume. Burgundian style. — 9 months ago

Matthew W.

9.1

Black jammy fruit, sweet cedar, a bit of grip on the finish.

The head to head Turley terroir challenge is a push. Great wines! — 3 years ago

Bryan Kesting

9.4

One of my favorites in the Antica Terra lineup. — 4 years ago

with Scott

Nina

9.0

Juicy. Yummy. Great for price. $14. — 6 years ago

Mike Colantonio

9.4

Very smooth blend. Not too acidic. Not sweet. — 6 years ago

Sam Reeves

9.0

Half-bottle at Sarabeths Central Park south — 8 years ago

Paul Carelli

9.1

I'm not sure why there are some low scores for this wine. Quite frankly it is one of the best QPR cabs on the market. Great structure and the fruit shines. Let it open for an hour and it is luscious Paso fruit perfect with some grilled steak. — 11 years ago