The Wine Library Reviews

Region: Sonoma, California, America

Wine: 2006 Zinfandel, Old School, Ridge Vineyards

Colour: Red

Grape: 83% Zinfandel, 15% Carignan, 2% Petite Sirah

A massive style of Zin, with full body, high alcohol, jammy black fruits, almost Port like character, prune, Christmas spices and nut, raison, and pepper. A long, powerfully alcoholic finish. A bit of personal taste comes into this – if you like this style I would have given it a higher mark.

Food Matching: Grilled meat, such as hamburgers, ribs, sausages or grilled chicken.

Score out of 10: 7*

Value for Money: C

Can Age: Drink now or over the next 2 years

Taste: 29/05/2010

Price: Not in the UK