2021 Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel [V95][JD94][WE94][WS93]

Producer: Ridge Winery Region: Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California Blend: 90% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Sirah, 5% Alicante Bouschet JeYear: 2021  Vinous, 95 Points  "The 2021 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch is a wine of tremendous stature. Vertical and composed in bearing, the 2021 has a ton to offer, but is also a bit reserved today. Time in the glass brings out a mesmerizing range of red/purplish fruit, spice, cedar, new leather, tobacco, mocha and dried flowers. Pagani Ranch remains a beacon for Sonoma County Zinfandel-based field blends. This is a fine rendition."  Jeb Dunnuck, 94 Points  "A blend of 90% Zinfandel and 5% each of Petite Sirah and Alicante Bouschet, the 2021 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch has textbook Zinfandel sweet red and black plum, sandalwood, cigar, candied orange-driven aromatics as well as a beautifully layered, textured style on the palate. I love its overall balance, it has ripe, polished tannins, and a just a pure, layered, complex style with so much to love."  Wine Enthus