Ridge Vineyards

Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend

9.16 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan
Tomato-Based, Lamb, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison, Chicken, Turkey, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Baking Spices
Top Notes For
Matt Perlman

Paul Draper’s note on the back label said this would be “at its best for the next 7-8 years” but I’m afraid he’s sold his wine a bit short. It’s still going strong after 2+ decades. Beautiful Zinfandel-driven blend with supple and ripe black fruit, smoke and vanilla spice

Paul Draper’s note on the back label said this would be “at its best for the next 7-8 years” but I’m afraid he’s sold his wine a bit short. It’s still going strong after 2+ decades. Beautiful Zinfandel-driven blend with supple and ripe black fruit, smoke and vanilla spice

Jan 11th, 2022
Richard Portes

17+ at first I feared fruit gone nose light. After 10 minutes in glass, it expanded, fruit emerged, rich and complex nose. Bout I won't let this 1999 sit much longer

17+ at first I feared fruit gone nose light. After 10 minutes in glass, it expanded, fruit emerged, rich and complex nose. Bout I won't let this 1999 sit much longer

1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.3

My mom is in town so I figured it was time to open some nice wine. Like others said here, the 1999 takes some time to open up. No fruit at all at first but then you get this beautiful strawberry and licorice and that beautiful aged subtle American Oak spice blend. Great body and deep dark color that doesn't suggest it's age.

My mom is in town so I figured it was time to open some nice wine. Like others said here, the 1999 takes some time to open up. No fruit at all at first but then you get this beautiful strawberry and licorice and that beautiful aged subtle American Oak spice blend. Great body and deep dark color that doesn't suggest it's age.

Jul 15th, 2016
BurgundyFan

So good with age, tannins get round, blackcurrant jam gets evolved tones

So good with age, tannins get round, blackcurrant jam gets evolved tones

Mar 25th, 2016
Kathy Morgan

Nice meatloaf wine!

Nice meatloaf wine!

Feb 16th, 2014
romo

No.

No.

Mar 27th, 2017
Will Thomas

Will had this 10 years ago

Will had this 10 years ago

Jun 10th, 2014