Tried this new arrival w/ DinDin last night:
1. Ridge Zin Jimsomare MonteBelloVnyd/SantaCruzMtns (13.9%; 100% Zin; 18 brls; bttld Mar'23; 16 mo. in brl; Drk: 1/23-1/35-1/38: TG) 2021: Very dark/near black color; very strong berry/blackberry/Zin very spicy/peppery strong dusty/OV fairly strong vanilla/Ridge oak rugged /mtn/c-c Zin beautiful intense nose; quite tart/tangy very strong spicy/peppery/black pepper quite dusty/OV very strong blackberry/berry/Zin/very spicy strong vanilla/Ridge oak some earthy rather complex flavor w/ ample chewey tannins; very long/lingering complex finish that mimics flavor; a pretty rugged/structured Mtn Zin that needs much age; probably the best of the Ridge Zins '21 I've had; a stunning Zin that has yrs to go.$37.80 (ATP)
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More klitterbate from TheBloodyPulpit:
1. Wow... pretty amazing Ridge Zin. A very old-timey Ridge Zin like Bennion's MB Zin (same grapes) or the Occidental Zins of the '70's because of the acidity. a rugged/structured mtn Zin that needs age.
Tom