1994 Monte Rosso Zinfandel

These very ripe grapes-like those in the Ridge ’79 and ’80 Glen Ellens from the adjacent Moon Mountain vineyard-were the very first zinfandels of the vintage to be harvested. This old-vine fruit from Monte Rosso’s warm, red-earth slopes received special attention. To maximize intensity, we used three small tanks rathe rthan a single, large fermentor. Despite keeping new cooperage to twenty-five percent, spicy oak is a major component, complementing the wine’s rich, black fruit. This big-yet elegant-zinfandel will benefit from a year of bottle age, and be at its best over the next five to eight years. PD (12/95)

Since 1962, Ridge has championed single-vineyard winemaking, exploring California in search of great vineyards where climate, soil and varietal are ideally matched. Fine wine, when made traditionally, is the result of a natural process. Using traditional methods and minimal handling, we strive to produce the highest quality wines from superior and distinctive fruit. We are proud that our three decades are an integral part of California’s winemaking history.

Average Rating: 88

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