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. — 6 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. — 7 months ago

Hunter Bobel

10

Truly a 10/10. Floral bouquet of flavor and went fantastic with steak. Purchased in Naples. — 8 months ago

Miriam De Lyon

9.5

The 2009 vintage is still lovely! — 9 months ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Reddish in color with medium intensity.

Red fruits on the nose with light wood and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, strawberries, cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice, tobacco leaf, earth, coffee and peppercorn.

Spicy on the long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a really young Rhone style red blend from Paso Robles. Fruit forward with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Spicy and tangy.

Good right out of the bottle and better with after 90 minutes of airtime. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Well balanced and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 40% Mourvedre, 28% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 4% Vaccarese, 3% Counoise and 3% Cinsault.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$70. — a year 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 — 3 years ago

Mike Colantonio

9.4

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

Lee Richey

9.3

2016 vintage, very reliable fun wine for the budget. Easy drinking yet flavorful. — 7 years ago

Shawn R

9.3

Delish with a 2 hour decant. Pairs well with chipotle bison burgers. — 8 years ago

P A

9.2

Always a good bet — 12 years 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. — 6 months ago

S.S. Mandani

9.3

Stewed berries, mulling spices, forestry.

Berry medley, cloves, baking spices. Great fruit character. Long finish. A bit high on acidity but a welcome zing. — 8 months ago

Gage Orion

8.9

Paired with a dry aged ribeye and beef carpaccio.. acidic, tannic, and delightful. — 9 months ago

Fin Jams

8.9

Wasn't able to identify the grapes but man, this is a good white. Pleasant and complex. Baked custard, marmalade, and saline minerality. Then lively and juicy on the finish like biting into a fresh pear, complete with the little hint of pear skin tannin. — 2 years ago

Jacob Onufrychuk

9.2

Lovely Sangiovese — 3 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

Craig Williams

9.3

Had never experienced this after dinner wine with its slight sweetness framed by cleansing bitterness that comes from Nebbiolo. Enjoyed it! — 6 years ago

Andrei Shustov

9.5

Always a blast!! — 8 years ago

Maynard Yu

8.9

Maynard had this 11 years ago

Patti Petree

9.6

Yum. So good. — 13 years ago

Carol Montoya

9.0

Tasted at Total Wine & bought a bottle. A little fruity. Not too bold. Good with steak. — 6 months ago

Lori K

9.3

Great fruit, well balanced, almost case worthy — 7 months ago

romo

9.2

Called Chenin or old Riesling. Fox fur and oil can. Lovely peach. Chagrined. — 7 months ago

pkeros .

10

On the heavier side, a bit tart, plums — 8 months ago

David White

9.2

Actually had this several days ago and both iPhone app and desktop Delectable has not been working for nearly a week and suddenly came to life this morning - most odd. Maturing very nicely at 8 years
Deep ruby colour and nose of berry fruits and spices.
On palate tannins and alcohol are well balanced and integrated,
This wine is always a pleasure to partake and a regular wine spectator best value wine — 10 months ago

Chance Miller

9.4

Long time personal fave😁 — 3 years ago

Brandon T

9.3

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

Morgan Hunt

9.1

I theory enjoyed this wine. It opened up fantastically and had a smooth velvety flavor. Paired with beef, rice and carrots. Plan to purchase again. Would taste better with steak or something more full in my opinion. — 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