Ridge East Bench Zinfandel 2021

Zinfandel grapes are made into a range of wines from robust red blockbusters to white Zinfandel which is rarely white but rather pink and a little sweet. After decades of speculation the origins of the varietal have been pinned down in the as dozen years; the Croatian grape Crlienka. There was a time in California when these wines were described as brambly. Flavours associated with red Zinfandel include raspberry, Italian plum, black cherry and spices particularly blank pepper and cinnamon. This varietal can have rather high alcohol.

Food Pairings

Grilled meats and poultry. Especially leg of lamb, sausages and brats, burgers, steak. Barbecue or spicy seasonings.

Where to find this wine

Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage

On The Rocks Wine & Spirits
Hugo
651-787-9480

North Loop Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-338-5393

Zipp's
Minneapolis
612-333-8686

South Lyndale Liquor
Minneapolis
612-827-5811

Hennepin-lake Liquors
Minneapolis
612-825-4411

Whole Foods - Mpls
Minneapolis
612-313-7100

Haskell's - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-544-4456

Mgm - North Mankato
North Mankato
507-387-2634

Viking Liquor Barrel
Prior Lake
952-447-2127

Lake Wine Kitchen & Bar - Off
Saint Paul
952-922-8720

West Side Liquor - Waite Park
Waite Park
320-253-9511