Zinfandel Blend, Three Valleys, Sonoma County 2006 $18
I have always wanted to try a Ridge Vineyard wine, so at $18 I decided to splurge for this one. I am really happy I did. It's a great bottle; a wonderful smell, heavy earthy flavors but still friendly to people who may find zins a little strong. The wine has a bit of a kick to it; deep flavors of black cherry and spice that really stand out. Yet it is very smooth going down and finishes with a soft fruit taste. It paired well with basic spagetti and meat sauce but it would also nicely accompany a heavy meat dish or even a hamburger. Allow the bottle to sit open for at least 30 min for the flavors to really open up.
I have always wanted to try a Ridge Vineyard wine, so at $18 I decided to splurge for this one. I am really happy I did. It's a great bottle; a wonderful smell, heavy earthy flavors but still friendly to people who may find zins a little strong. The wine has a bit of a kick to it; deep flavors of black cherry and spice that really stand out. Yet it is very smooth going down and finishes with a soft fruit taste. It paired well with basic spagetti and meat sauce but it would also nicely accompany a heavy meat dish or even a hamburger. Allow the bottle to sit open for at least 30 min for the flavors to really open up.
Bottom Line: Very good zin. Worth the splurge especially if you are bringing it to a dinner and trying to impress your host!
1 comments:
Thanks for guinea pigging it! Us $10 a bottle folks tread carefully north of $15...Is it lame that the label design contributes to it's worthiness of trying?
Can't wait to!
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