2018 Ridge Zinfandel Ponzo Vineyards
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The 2018 Zinfandel Ponzo comes from the Russian River Valley and is blended with a 3% splash of Petite Sirah. The nose is bold and fruit-driven with tricolored berry aromas accented by notes of blood orange, licorice and dried flowers. The palate, though packed with fruit, is soft, approachable and fresh and finishes long and lifted. 2,000 cases produced.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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The 2018 Zinfandel Ponzo is quite soft and open, even in the early going. Silky tannins and bright red fruit give this mid-weight Russian River Valley Zinfandel tons of immediacy and sheer appeal. Hints of rose petal and spice add aromatic lift, but more than anything else, the Ponzo is a forward, fruity wine to drink over the next 8-10 years. Although the Ponzo is not super complex, it is immensely pleasing.
About the producer
Best known for its iconic Monte Bello, Ridge Vineyards makes some of California’s finest wines – particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Long a pioneer of sustainable farming and minimal-intervention winemaking, Ridge makes an extensive range from Sonoma County and the Santa Cruz Mountains.