Ridge Vineyards - Pagani Ranch Zinfandel 2020 (750ml)

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Producer	Ridge Vineyards
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Central Coast
Varietal	Zinfandel,  Alicante Bouschet,  Petite Sirah,  Mataro
Vintage	2020
Sku	36128
Size	750ml

   

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Ridge Vineyards, founded in 1885 by Osea Perrone, is a historic winery located on Monte Bello Ridge in California. The winery was later acquired by a group of Stanford Research Institute engineers in the 1960s, who began producing high-quality cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel wines. Under the guidance of winemaker Paul Draper, who joined in 1969, Ridge Vineyards has become known for its traditional, minimalist approach to winemaking, focusing on expressing the unique character of its vineyards. The estate expanded to include the Lytton Springs vineyard in Sonoma County in 1991, and continues to produce internationally renowned wines, primarily from cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel grapes.

This is our twentieth vintage of Pagani Zinfandel. The cool climate of Sonoma Valley typically delays harvest but an early bud break and warm weather throughout August moved harvest up to mid-September. Color and tannin extracted easily during fermentation; bright acidity focuses the plentiful fruit. After fourteen months of barrel age, this excellent zinfandel is enjoyable now and will develop over eight years.

Rich plum and pipe tobacco on the nose. Full-bodied on the palate with boysenberry, ripe black cherry and pepper. Well-balanced with lively acidity and a long, layered finish.

The 2020 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch is a terrific wine for the year. Dark red cherry, plum, cedar, tobacco, licorice and dried fruits all run through this fleshy, racy Zinfandel from one of Sonoma's very finest sites. Plush and yet not quite as ample Pagani Zinfandels can be, the 2020 is an exceptional effort for the vintage. All the elements are so well balanced.