1992 York Creek Zinfandel

In this excellent vintage, we harvested the York Creek zinfandel at ideal ripeness within a few days of October 1. For the first time in seventeen years Ridge has made this wine, a significant portion of the grapes were fermented with a floating cap, rather than submerged below the liquid. Aging took place in air-dried american oak, and–for additional depth and structure, five percent petitesirah was included four months prior to bottling. Intense fruit and fine balance make this a readily approachable wine. Its firm tannin ensures at least seven or eight years of further development. PD (5/94)

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Average Rating: 87

No. of Tasting Notes: 3

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