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Ridge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch 2023

Vintage: 2022

$42.99

Ridge Vineyards, a renowned producer in California, is celebrated for its commitment to traditional winemaking techniques and sustainable practices. The Ridge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch is crafted from Zinfandel grapes sourced from the historic Pagani Ranch in Sonoma Valley, a region known for its rich, volcanic soils and ideal climate for Zinfandel. This wine is a blend primarily of Zinfandel, with small amounts of Petite Sirah and Alicante Bouschet, contributing to its complexity. The wine undergoes fermentation using native yeasts and is aged in American oak barrels, which impart subtle vanilla and spice notes. The flavor profile is characterized by ripe blackberry and plum, with hints of pepper and a balanced acidity, making it an excellent pairing with grilled meats and hearty pasta dishes.

Professional Scores

98

The 2023 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch is from a simply gorgeous and truly historic site, made in an elegant, medium-bodied style and blending 79% Zinfandel, 10% Alicante Bouschet, 9% Petite Sirah and 2% Mataro, fermented separately until the final blend. Citrus, orange peel, and honeycomb highlight a complex framework of Old World dustiness and savory delight. Juicy red fruit, light spice, and a gorgeously silky texture continue the theme. This is one to age another 10-15 years.

Jeb Dunnuck

94

Alluring spice aromatics tip off this classically California Zinfandel from this cooler site in the Sonoma Valley appellation, always Ridge's last pick. The Pagani Ranch Zinfandel comes from selected blocks of vines planted between 1896 and 1922, this bottling is a bit of American wine history. Clove, frankincense, spiced blood orange, and black liquorice aromas meld with black fruits, sugar plums, and crushed ripe figs. The palate is buoyant, with ripe black raspberries, plump blackberries, dusty mineral tones, and a mixture of exotic spices, which finish this wine with a sense of grace amid its ripe fruit profile.

Decanter
750ml