Ridge, Lytton Springs 2002

Deep red/purple.

Deep, shoe polish, black raspberry jam, earth and pungent spice aromatics. Once again, an old-vine Zin that reminds me a bit of Priorat, albeit a slightly baked version.

Round, sweet textural entry, with structure going largely unnoticed at the mouth's periphery. Pools of black raspberry jam and spice flavors that sound acidity and moderate tannin keep in check. Even a suggestion of minerality. This is really good action.


$28