- Producer
- Ridge
- Origin
- Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, The Americas United States
- Colour
- red
- Wine Style
- dry
- Dominant Grape
- Zinfandel/Primitivo
- Farming Style
- sustainable
- Closure Style
- cork
- Maturity
- ready
- Bottle Size
- 75cl
- Case Quantity
- 12
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Wine Score
- 92+ points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, October 2019
94 points, Erin Brooks, vinous.com, August 2020 17.5+ points, Elaine Chukan Brown, jancisrobinson.com, March 2019
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Media Reviews
Antonio Galloni
The 2017 Zinfandel Geyserville exudes energy, but it is also very tight and closed in on itself. Time in the glass helps the wine open up, but only to a limited extent. Pretty scents of leather, savory herbs, spice and earthiness hint at what is to come. Readers should plan on being patient, but Ridge lovers know that. In most years, Geyserville starts hitting its stride around age ten. 92+ points
Erin Brooks
The 2017 Geyserville is a blend of 68% Zinfandel, 18% Carignane, 12% Petite Sirah and 2% Alicante Bouschet, aged 14 months in American oak, 16% new. Medium ruby, it opens with lilac, chocolate box and stone fruit hints with warm blackcurrants, red and black cherries, cranberries, cedar, tobacco leaf and dusty earth. Medium to full-bodied, it opens slowly in the mouth to pure fruits supported by fine, chalky tannins and integrated freshness on the very long finish. This is wound tight but has loads of potential and will require at least another few years in bottle. 94 points
Elaine Chukan Brown
Fresh fruits, subtle aromatics – quite young with a lot to offer. Lightly tactile, palate-cleansing tannins while still very fine grained. Beautifully stimulating but needs a lot more time to relax and reveal itself. Will have a lot to offer with time. 17.5+ points
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