Ridge Vineyards "Geyserville" Zinfandel - 2018
Item # 39388
750mL
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$599.52
$539.57/ Case of 12
Tasting Notes
Geyserville was Ridge's first source of red wine grapes, along with Montebello. Ridge's Zinfandels are always age-worthy; this one shows pepper, tar, and cedar when young, evolving into rich mocha after some time in cellar.
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Cupertino, California, USA
The history of Ridge Vineyards begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a doctor who became a prominent member of San Francisco's Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge. He terraced the slopes and planted vineyards; using native limestone, he constructed the Monte Bello Winery, producing the first vintage under that name in 1892. This unique...
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