Ridge Vineyards, Zinfandel "East Bench" Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California 2023 walk-around Subtle energy

Subtle energy

elegant finish—with just a kiss of minerality

a great value

This premium rye has hints of light spice

Ridge Vineyards, Zinfandel "East Bench" Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California 2023 walk-around Subtle energyNB: Despite the picture, for sale is the 2021 vintage. The Ridge Vineyards "East Bench" Zinfandel is ruby red color and has focused cherry notes on the nose with toasty oak. On the palate, raspberry fruit with elegant tannins and an accent of mint on the finish. Hand harvested; Ridge Vineyards estate grown organic grapes; destemmed and crushed; fermented on the indigenous yeast, followed by a full malolactic on the naturally occurring bacteria; oak