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Friday, March 4, 2011

Ridge highly rated 2008s



2008 Ridge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch.....$34.99
Limited stock at Forsyth only now
"The 2008 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch is a blend 85% Zinfandel, 10% Alicante Bouschet, and the rest Petite Sirah that tips the scales at a lofty 15% alcohol. Possessing ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit intermixed with some wood spice, earth, and subtle herbs, this wine cuts a broad, rich, full-bodied swath across the palate. More exuberant and richer than the more elegant Lytton Springs, this is full-throttle Zinfandel at its best, but beautifully pure, textured, and long. It should drink well for 7-8 years."
Rated 94/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate


2008 Ridge Lytton Springs....$29.99
In stock at Rock Hill and Forsyth
Striking, intense black cherry and blackberry fruit with some spice and earth jump from the glass of the 2008 Lytton Springs, a blend of 74% Zinfandel, 21% Petite Sirah, and 5% Carignan. Dark ruby with a nice tannic overlay, the wine was aged 15 months in American oak. Spicy, impressively rich, with good acids and loads of concentration, this is a beauty to drink over the next 5-7 years.
Rated 93/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate





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