Ridge Vineyards Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2018

$44.99

  The most ageworthy of all Ridge zinfandels, the Ridge Geyserville can be magnificent when young. From legendary 130 year old vines! 93 Points Wine Spectator: "Robust yet brooding, with multilayered black plum, licorice and Asian five-spice powder flavors that build richness toward big, briary tannins. Zinfandel, Carignane, Petite Sirah and Alicante Bouschet. Best from 2022 through 2030." previous vintage 95 Points Rober Parker:  "A first look at the Geyserville Proprietary Red Wine revealed immense promise. Despite having been in barrel for a mere six months, it's already offering up complex aromas of raspberries, blackberries and exotic spice. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, pure and succulent, with superb concentration, a lovely line of ripe acidity and a chalky, fine-grained finish. The wine attained 14.7% alcohol, and Baugher believes it will be one of the best renditions of Geyserville in a decade." Located on the western edge of Sonoma's Alexander Valley, Geyserville was Ridge's first source of red wine grapes, other than Monte Bello Ridge. The combination of Geyserville's climate, gravelly soils, and varietal mix (zinfandel, carignane, petite sirah, alicante, mataro, etc.) imparts elegance and definition not usually associated with zinfandel. It's hard to describe a "typical" Geyserville. Each vintage is unique, distinct, extraordinary. Yet they do have elements in common, including the blackest of blackberry fruit, peppery spice, tar, cedar. The term "layered" was invented for Geyserville. And the wines change, re-inventing themselves in bottle, developing more nuance and complexity as years pass. The '73 still shines.

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Ratings on Delectable

Austin Hohnke Delectable Pro

Christmas pairing with pistachio crusted rack of lamb. Near perfect. Lots to be thankful for. This Geyserville is drinking great. Blackberry jam, sandalwood, coconut. An awesome ripe accompaniment to the gamey lamb.

Christmas pairing with pistachio crusted rack of lamb. Near perfect. Lots to be thankful for. This Geyserville is drinking great. Blackberry jam, sandalwood, coconut. An awesome ripe accompaniment to the gamey lamb.

9.2

Sipping Fine Wine Delectable Pro

A blend of 68% Zinfandel, 20% Carignane, 10% Petite Sirah and 2% Alicante Bouschet. Deep Ruby, complex, yet delicate with aromas of dark fruits, spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of plum and cherry with smoky oak, pepper and cacao wrapped in generous acidity. Fine sweet tannins, long finish, great structure ending with fruit, cedar, spice and slight earthy tones. Nice!

A blend of 68% Zinfandel, 20% Carignane, 10% Petite Sirah and 2% Alicante Bouschet. Deep Ruby, complex, yet delicate with aromas of dark fruits, spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of plum and cherry with smoky oak, pepper and cacao wrapped in generous acidity. Fine sweet tannins, long finish, great structure ending with fruit, cedar, spice and slight earthy tones. Nice!

9.5

Kristen Grimes

Rich blackberry aromas are prominent with some underlying vanilla notes. Bright fruity acidity, ripe blackberries, a smooth medium body, oak and vanilla, medium tannins. Extremely well balanced.

Rich blackberry aromas are prominent with some underlying vanilla notes. Bright fruity acidity, ripe blackberries, a smooth medium body, oak and vanilla, medium tannins. Extremely well balanced.

9.8

Adam Nesto

Yummy Super Bowl wine. En magnum

Yummy Super Bowl wine. En magnum

9.2

Thiago Lins

Paired really well with a roasted duck

Paired really well with a roasted duck

9.2

Deborah M

Last night. Yes, this was fantastic. A year has passed since I last tried and it was much improved.

Last night. Yes, this was fantastic. A year has passed since I last tried and it was much improved.

9.2

Robert Stackowiak

Some cherry. Quite smooth and nice. 1.5 liter bottle. June 2021.

Some cherry. Quite smooth and nice. 1.5 liter bottle. June 2021.

9.1

Peter Zandbergen

A bit on the sweet side, but highly enjoyable nonetheless. Thanks @pascal cremers !

A bit on the sweet side, but highly enjoyable nonetheless. Thanks @pascal cremers !

9.2

Scott Petrus

This baby was given 3 hours in crystal. In classic ridge style the big Cali bomber came off with unexpected elegance. Red berry and supple tannins this wine would be great to watch evolve over the next 10 years.

This baby was given 3 hours in crystal. In classic ridge style the big Cali bomber came off with unexpected elegance. Red berry and supple tannins this wine would be great to watch evolve over the next 10 years.

9.3

Sergio Fernández de Córdova

Great 2018

Great 2018

9.6

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