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Score 95/100 · Drink 2021-2035, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Jun 2021

The 2018 Zinfandel Papera Ranch is blended with 4% Carignan and was aged in 23% new French oak. It has a vibrant ruby-purple color and opens slowly to charcuterie, autumn leaves and graphite that give way to broody cherry fruit, wildflowers and licorice. The palate explodes with intense, juicy, layered flavors with notable purity and loads of floral perfume.

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95
95/100

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96
96/100

Jeb Dunnuck

95
95/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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95 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 95/100 · Drink 2022-2033, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2021

The 2018 Zinfandel Papera Ranch captures all the exuberance of Russian River Valley. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, new leather and cedar build in a sumptuous, creamy Zinfandel that is showing so well today. Bright red toned fruit and sweet floral notes saturate the finish effortlessly. Best of all, the 2018 will drink well with minimal cellaring,

96 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 96/100 · Jeb Dunnuck, May 2020

A bigger, richer effort based on 96% Zinfandel and 4% Carignan from a site in the Russian River, the 2018 Zinfandel Papera Ranch offers a meaty, powerful bouquet of black cherries, red plums, Asian spices, and chocolate. This carries to a full-bodied, beautifully textured, opulent Zinfandel that has ripe tannins as well as the seamless, silky style of the vintage. It's beautifully done.

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Red

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Dry

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