2023 Ridge Pagani Ranch Norma's Block
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From this great site comes the 2023 Pagani Ranch Norma's Block, leading the way with 72% Zinfandel followed by 14% Alicante Bouschet, 10% Petite Sirah, and 2% each of Grand Noir and Lenoir, very obscure grapes in California. The parcels date back to the 1900s, with some of the original plantings still left. From the cooler-climate vintage that was 2023, this offers a juicy core of blood orange and floral aromatics, elegant and lengthy with structure and texture. I really love its chocolaty spice that coats through the medium-bodied intensity and richness of the wine. Drink now through 2033.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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.