New Reviews from Zinfandel Chronicles

Zinfandel Chronicles

March 2024

We can’t imagine a better way to welcome spring than with reviews from Tom Lee of Zinfandel Chronicles. In these posts, Zinfandel Chronicles explores our winter & spring release wines: some longtime favorites and newer releases, including a brand-new addition to the RIDGE portfolio. Read on to see how your favorite zins fare.

2022 Geyserville | 97 points

“Breathtaking nose of red and black fruits, licorice and pepper. Medium to full body with perfect acidity. There is a concentration and structure here not often seen in field blends. Blackberry, raspberry compote, tobacco and pepper on the palate. Tremendous length on the finish with prominent silky tannins. The best Geyserville in recent memory.”

2022 Paso Robles Zinfandel | 96 points

“Brilliant nose of red fruits, licorice and peaches. Medium body with exquisite acidity. Bursting with bright, juicy fruits. Cherry preserves, raspberry liqueur, baking spices and pepper on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Incredibly delicious. Fast becoming one of top Zins in the Ridge lineup.”

2021 Boatman Zinfandel | 95 points

“Brilliant nose of red and black fruits, apricots and licorice. Medium body with mouth watering acidity. Exceptionally smooth and balanced. Black cherry, raspberry, earth and white pepper on the palate. Tremendous length on the finish. Approachable now but this will certainly age well.”

New Release! 2022 Green & Red Zinfandel | 94 points

“Sublime nose of black fruits, plums and licorice. Full bodied with medium acidity. Rich, lush and well balanced. Blackberry, mulberry, blood orange and baking spices on the palate. The finish is long and supple. Delicious Zinfandel that has an appealing opulence and flair. Approachable now but this will drink well for another 3-5 years.”

2019 Buchignani Ranch Zinfandel | 94 points

“Sublime nose of red and black fruits, sage and pepper. Light to medium body with exquisite acidity. Bursting with crunchy fruits. Blackberry, cranberry, earth and white pepper on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. With a few extra years of bottle age this wine is already singing and will drink well for another 3-4 years.”

2022 East Bench Zinfandel | 93 points

“Stunning nose of red fruits, roasted herbs and flowers. Medium body with ample acidity. Loaded with bright fruits. Well balanced. Cherries, strawberry and white pepper on the palate. Nice length on the finish. One of the better Zins from Dry Creek.”

2022 Three Valleys | 93 points

“Awesome nose of red fruits, anise and pepper. Medium to full body body with ample acidity. Warm and supple. Cherry, strawberry, baking spices and pepper. The finish is long and spicy. Widely available and as always a great value.”