2022 Ridge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch
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Full bottle 1,214 g. 82% Zinfandel, 9% Alicante Bouschet, 5% Petite Sirah, 4% Mataro. Destemmed and crushed. Spontaneous fermentation and malolactic conversion, with pumpovers. Aged in 100% American oak barrels (15% new, 10% one year, 20% two year, 5% three year, 50% neutral) for 14 months. RS 0.8 g/l, free SO 2 22 mg/l, total SO 2 168 mg/l. Vegan. Bright dark crimson. So much punch and so many layers. Serious stuff. Complex but energetic. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Medium verging on deep purple. Classic bramble, black plum and cinnamon spice, with a hint of dried chilli. Very ripe, plush, sweet black fruit on the palate with rounded, building tannin. Savoury finish with quite a bit of tannic grip. (SCJ)
The 2022 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch is a blend of 82% Zinfandel, 9% Alicante Bouschet, 5% Petite Sirah and 4% Mataro. It has layered scents of blueberry preserves, yellow peach, toasted coconut and floral perfume. The palate combines generous, layered, fragrant flavors with silky tannins and bursts of mouthwatering acidity, and it has a long, expressive finish.
The 2022 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch smells like the freshest orange juice imaginable. Dump that orange juice on a pile of smashed blueberries and pulverized rocks, then crush some rosemary in your palm over the top of the whole ordeal, and you’ll get an idea of the uniquely Pagani expression here. The old vines convey so much depth and seriousness. There’s ample nuance and energy to burn.
About the producer
Best known for its iconic Monte Bello, Ridge Vineyards makes some of California’s finest wines – particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Long a pioneer of sustainable farming and minimal-intervention winemaking, Ridge makes an extensive range from Sonoma County and the Santa Cruz Mountains.