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Ridge Zinfandel Geyserville, 2021
750ml
$45.99
*Price, vintage and availability may vary by store.
*Price, vintage and availability may vary by store.
Product Highlights
Wine Enthusiast-California - Sonoma County - Alexander Valley - Toasted oak and wood-smoke aromas lead to equally smoky, spicy flavors of black pepper, blackberry jam and maple in this full-bodied, muscular and firmly tannic wine. Great to pair with BBQ.
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Product Details
OVERVIEW
Geography
Sonoma County's Alexander Valley stretches from the upper Russian River to the city of Healdsburg and north to Cloverdale. Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon thrives in the gravelly loam soils, producing supple wines with currant, plum and cherry flavors. Chardonnay does well in the cooler areas along the hillsides. Though wine has been made in the Alexander Valley since the Gold Rush era, the area has only emerged as a source for fine wines since the 1970s.
Varietal / Type
Zinfandel is one of the classic wines of California, where it has been popular since Gold Rush days. The red Zinfandel grape thrives in warm climate regions, most notably portions of the Central and Sonoma valleys. When fully ripe, Zinfandel grapes contain high amounts of sugar, which can be completely fermented to create a dry and fairly high-alcohol wine, or be left in part as a trace of residual sweetness.
Zinfandel wine made in the traditional fashion may be unoaked, easy-drinking and jammy, or oak-aged and full bodied. Old-vine versions can be particularly intense and rich. Expect flavors of black fruits and spice in all. The full flavors and bit of sweetness make Zinfandel a great match for grilled and barbecued meats, especially those cooked in sweet or tomato-based sauces.