Ridge East Bench Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel - 2023 (750ml) Niagara Peninsula perhaps a little more vigor

perhaps a little more vigor and tension with hints of graphite and sous-bois towards the strict finish

This whiskey finishes long and smooth with serious depth

Only pure honey is used to sweeten this blend

but I find a lot to like across the entire range

leather and a hint of clove

Ridge East Bench Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel - 2023 (750ml) Niagara Peninsula perhaps a little more vigorHistory Ridge has made the East Bench as a single vineyard since 2006, one of the few Ridge zinfandels that is 100% zinfandel. The vineyard sits high atop the bench land that overlooks Dry Creek Valley from the east. Winemaker Tasting Notes Strawberry, clove and vanilla notes on the nose. Raspberry, sage, chocolate and black olive flavors give way to mouth coating tannins with bright acidity and a long finish. Classic Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel. (SR