A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2018

Jerry Raphael

9.2

Drinking great. Never over the top type Zin. But complex and very enjoyable — 19 days ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Old Vine Zinfandel 2020

Doug Powers

9.1

This lovely old vine Zinfandel blend is still wonderful, the oldest Bedrock in my cellar, long, lingering finish! — a month ago

with Jim

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Tom Casagrande

This is the oldest?? Are you turning into an infanticider of Zinfandels? SMH 🤣🤣🤣

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, I have tried to learn from you!!!

Venge Vineyards

Scout's Honor Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

David Dorn

9.0

Full bodied zen- very nice wine. It was better with some air so let it breath — 11 days ago

Michael David Winery

Earthquake Lodi Zinfandel 2022

9.4

I would absolutely buy this one again! Especially at the $20-$25 price point.
Delicious blueberry and rhubarb pie on the nose. Silky tannins with low acidity, and a long vanilla finish with mild oak. Well balanced and very enjoyable. — 2 months ago

Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend 2023

Erica Gamble

9.2

Lots going on with this wine. Progression from light to dark fruit to tart, slightly sour finish. Dried cherry, forest floor, acidic. — a month ago

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Turley

Juvenile California Zinfandel 2023

Dave

9.0

Well, in identifying this, I see Turley has more Zins than I knew about. This one is Juvenile. Get off my lawn, ya damn kids!
Listening to Lackluster Dodge — 2 months ago

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Dave

You're my kind of man! @Doug Powers

Dave

Yes, solid! @Neil Valenzuela

Tom Casagrande

@Dave I think Zin and many other wines (looking at you too Southern Rhone reds) lose some balance, complexity, and food-flexibility at that level and beyond, frequently in the pursuit of higher scores from quick-sipping critics who need to be “wowed” in 15 seconds or less.

Gnarly Head

Old Vine Zin Lodi Zinfandel 2023

Collin Clark

9.3

It’s a winner? Yea — 3 months ago

Robert Biale Vineyards

Black Chicken Napa Valley Zinfandel 2023

Peggy Hadley

9.1

Tao Las Vegas — 16 days ago

with Tommy and Jim

Shay, Neil and 2 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Dave

9.3

Day 1 of this year's Smallmouth Smackdown has begun. After 7 hours on the boat, and a dozen bass, it's time to crack into some libations (had a few PBR's on the boat).
This is a lush Zin. Concentrated fruit, but savory and chewy. Blackberry, blood orange, cigar box, and enough structure to age much longer. This is my 3rd Ridge Zin, and I'd have to say I still favor the Pagani Ranch.
Listening to Chris Stapleton — a month ago

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Somm David T

@Tom Casagrande Indeed.

Doug Powers

@Dave, bravo my man!! The other advice you received is also great!! I think Pagani vs. Lytton Springs vs. Geyserville vs. any other Ridge Zin is often vintage, since they’re all blends!! (In fact, Geyserville never (mostly?) never says Zinfandel on the label since it very rarely (never?) is at least 75% Zinfandel, which is the CA requirement for varietal name on the label.

Dave

Thanks for the education! @Doug Powers

Ridge Vineyards

Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2022

Dave

9.3

My Pagani Ranch post totally disappeared. Bummer, I tagged my friends in it!
Geyserville is very nice, too!
Listening to Oscar Peterson — a month ago

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Tom Casagrande

Yumyumyumyum ad infinitum!

Tom Casagrande

@Dave - Two weeks worth of wines notes disappeared from my page too. But I was curious if they had completely disappeared or just from my page. So I searched for a couple of them, and turns out they’re still somewhere on the app. Just not on my page.

Dave

Yeah I see that. I should have known. @Tom Casagrande

Bogle Family Vineyards

Phantom Old Vine California Zinfandel Blend 2011

Monica Kalka

9.0

I have a cold, but it has a strong, yet enjoyable flavor. I like how dark of a wine it is. — 2 months ago

Klinker Brick

Old Ghost Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2011

Jeffrey Trezek

9.2

Beautiful zin with full, silky body. Black and red fruits, plum, and fingers with smooth tannins. Great wine. — 3 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

East Bench Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2023

Ericsson

9.0

Ridge Vineyards Wine Mixer at Thyme Restaurant — 4 months ago

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Turley

Old Vines California Zinfandel 2016

Bruce Dunbar

9.0

Ten years post vintage, the 2016 shows little sign of age. Dark, warming, smooth and rich. Dusty tannins and the 15.5% alcohol has mellowed as has the typical peppery bite on the back-end of Zins. All around, still drinking great — 25 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Ridge Three Valleys 2023
Sonoma County, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A classic Sonoma field blend composed of 71% Zinfandel, 16% Carignane, 9% Petite Sirah, 2% Mataro, and 2% Alicante Bouschet. Crafted in Ridge’s signature transparent style, this vintage leans toward a riper and more fruit-driven expression than many of the winery’s other bottlings.

Aromas & Flavors
Blackberry preserves, ripe plum, black cherry, and raspberry compote dominate, supported by touches of black pepper and baking spice.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with polished tannins and a broad, generous texture. The fruit lingers across the palate with a warm, persistent finish.

Food Pairings
A natural companion for barbecue, smoked meats, burgers, and hearty pizza.

Verdict
While impeccably made, this is one of the few Ridge wines that didn’t quite resonate with my palate. It leans a bit too jammy and overripe for my preference, though lovers of rich, fruit-forward California reds will likely find plenty to enjoy.

Did You Know?
Ridge has long been one of California’s pioneers of ingredient transparency, listing the exact grape composition directly on the label.

🍷 Personal Pick
I truly love Ridge wines, but I’d still reach for Lytton Springs or Geyserville before this bottling. If bold, juicy Zinfandel blends are your style, however, this one could easily become a favorite. — 13 days ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Pagani Ranch Sonoma Valley Zinfandel Blend 2023

Dave

9.3

Found it! This is a light-handed Zin, and very delicious. Thanks for the recommendation! @Doug Powers @Anthony De Blasi
Listening to a little Depeche Mode!! — a month ago

Ray, Tom and 15 others liked this

Dave

Too cool. @Tom Casagrande

Anthony De Blasi

@Dave sorry, today is the first time in weeks that Delectable kind of works again…it’s a pleasure to see that you play Depeche Mode at one of my recommendations 🤩

Dave

Woohoo! @Anthony De Blasi