2006 Ridge Vineyards "York Creek" Napa Valley Zinfandel
SKU #1041338
93 points
Wine & Spirits
One of the friendliest Ridge Zins we've tasted in a long time, this is exuberant and focused on fresh black cherry flavors. It has a cool, foresty feel to balance the tannins and their lasting spice. Give those tannins anything meaty, especially slow-smoked ribs.
(2/2009)
90 points
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
Deep ruby with a bright rim. Raspberry, cherry and cinnamon on the nose. Brighter than the Paso Robles bottling, with nervier red berry flavors and notes of vanilla and bitter chocolate. A medium-bodied zinfandel with fully absorbed tannins and impressive finishing lift. Sexy wine, and drinking well right now.
(12/2008)
Wine Spectator
Ripe and a bit chewy, but full-flavored, with wild berry cobbler aromas and youthful but firm dried cherry, cracked pepper and roasted dill flavors.
(12/2008)
K&L Notes
Ridge first started harvesting Zinfandel from York Creek Vineyard, perched atop Spring Mountain, back in 1975, drawn to its gravelly loam soils. The 2006 vintage is aged in a combination of new and used American oak barrels; this is an opulent wine that really packs a punch. With juicy fruit and lots of spice, this complex wine will drink well for the next decade.