2020 Ridge East Bench Zinfandel USA

GW says: The East Bench vineyard sits on iron-rich clay loam soils, with ancient river rock. The vines, planted in 2000/2001 using cuttings from four pre-Prohibition era vineyards. I tasted this at a trade tasting in Feb 2024 and loved it. Big Bold and a statement piece. Lots of forest floor fruits, specially boysenberry. With grippy tannins, this is a fine example of a west coast Zinfandel.

Grapes: 100% Zinfandel

Appearance: Ruby Red

Aroma: Ripe black cherry, fig and vanilla on the nose. With touches of mint. Could almost be a fancy pudding in a top restaurant in a capital city.

Palate: The medium-full palate is layered with flavours of plums, wild raspberries, savoury herbs and black olives, with just enough tannin to add a pleasing grip. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT EAST BENCH ZINFANDEL HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THREE RIVERS ZINFANDEL. IT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN THE UK AND COMPARATIVE TASTING NOTES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST