Ridge Vineyards Geyserville Sonoma Zinfandel 2020 (75cl, 14.1%)

A Zinfandel-dominant field blend from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, bottled at 14.1% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The 2020 vintage is 69% Zinfandel, 20% Carignane, 8% Petite Sirah, with small portions of Alicante Bouschet and Mataro, from three adjoining vineyard blocks on ancient alluvial gravel and river stones. Ripe cranberry and cassis lead the aroma, followed by blackberry, cocoa, black pepper, dried flowers and earthy underbrush. The palate is juicy, with dark bramble fruit, espresso, clove, black cherry, blueberry, soy sauce and licorice. The finish is long, with medium-grained tannins, dill, cocoa and briary red fruit.