Cellar Selections
Wines in this section are those that need or will improve
with age. Some, as noted, may be quite drinkable now, but have
the structure to age for at least the minimum period
recommended, and often well beyond the stated maximum.
Note: Prices are Suggested Retail Price (srp), may vary
in some markets
Aging wine...the
indisputable advantages..... |
*Musings on aging
wine.....* |
Sin Zin, Alexander Valley Vyds, $22, Alexander Valley, Sonoma. If the label doesn't seduce you, the wine in the bottle will--typically luxuriant ripe flavors and the heady aroma of blackberries, raspberries and black plums. Big and handsome, as this wine always is--powerful without being overwhelming.
Ridge Zinfandel Paso Robles, $28-30 Consistently a Ridge favorite with Zin fans. Bright, juicy berry flavors typical of Zins from the Paso Robles region on California's central coast; long finish,, very seductive.
Ridge Geyserville, $40, is more complex--that touch of mataro (mourvedre)--The very essence of Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, with intense berry flavors, accents of black pepper enveloped in big, rich fruit comes through in Zins from Dry Creek Vineyard, one of the earliest to focus on Zinfandel. It's plentiful in Dry Creek Heritage Zinfandel about $26--I love this Zin--full of berry flavors, very drinkable and appealing. |
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