Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel 2018

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.

Expert Review

88 Points - Wine Advocate, October 2012
"The 2010 Cotes du Rhone Blanc (55% Viognier and the rest Roussanne, Marsanne, Clairette and Bourboulenc, all aged in tank) exhibits lots of exotic tropical fruits, honeyed citrus, rose petal and white peach notes. This strong effort (which still sells for a song) is drinking beautifully."

Food Pairings

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