Ridge Estate Geyserville Zinfandel Blend 2019

Dark garnet red with classic Geyserville nose of ripe black cherry and plum, gravel, wintergreen, and beautiful oak spice. Deep and sensuously layered with polished tannins, river-rock minerality, and a long finish - Winemaker's Notes

71% Zinfandel, 19% Carignane, 7% Petite Sirah, 3% Alicante Bouschet

A beautiful red with lots of blackberries, cloves, stone, spice and purple fruit. It’s full and balanced with a creamy texture and a flavorful finish. Some graphite to the black fruit. More zin this year in the blend. - 94 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

In the very first Issue of Connoisseurs’ Guide, back in November, 1974, Ridge Geyserville was among the most highly praised wines. And, now four decades and five years later, the very same wine sits at the top of the ratings table. But there is an interesting difference. This wine is among the most mannerly Geyservilles ever. Yes, it is its usually deep and complex self with ripe berries both black and blue profoundly expressed all joined with the richness and flavor length that has been prominent in the very best vintages. And, yes, that expected stratum of solid tannins shows up in the finish and promises a long and rewarding aging curve. This is Geyserville, and it still makes our palates sing and puts a smile on our faces. - 95 Points, Connoisseurs’ Guide

93 Points – Wine Spectator
93 Points – Wine Enthusiast
93 Points – Wine & Spirits
92 Points – Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com