1998 Ridge - Zinfandel Sonoma Station
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Perhaps the best value in Ridge's Zinfandel portfolio is the 1998 Sonoma Station. A blend of 75% Zinfandel, 11% Carignan, 9% Alicante, and 5% Petite Sirah that achieved 13.7% alcohol, this peppery, dried herb, red and black currant-scented and flavored wine is medium-bodied, with abundant levels of berry fruit, good purity, and a soft, straightforward, fleshy character similar to an impeccably made French Cotes du Rhone. Drink it over the next 3-4 years. Tel. (408) 867-3233
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Bright red-ruby. Blueberry, bitter chocolate and white and black pepper on the nose. Fruit-driven flavors of red and black berries complicated by a peppery nuance. Juicy and not at all over the top. Finishes with slightly drying but light tannins and good persistence.
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.