Mazzoni Home Ranch Zinfandel Blend

Perfectly contained and within itself. Ridge makes a lot of wines that, despite the Zinfandel, seems like they were made in Europe in the 70s. Which I count as a good thing. This wine was closed at first, but air is coaxing out gorgeous scent of black cherry and black raspberry, with summer-sun-warmed gravel. Very elegant in style, with the 40-something percent of Carignane lifting and tightening up the Zin. Just about a perfect accompaniment for my Portuguese chicken, rice, and chourico. This wine will age well for several more years.