2022 Ridge "Pagani Ranch" Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley, California, USAABOUT THIS WINE Early flowering and mild summer weather provided excellent growing conditions. This vineyard in the cool Sonoma Valley is always the last picked, but this year it ripened early. It came in over five days in mid September. Selected blocks of old vines planted between 1896 and 1922 give depth of flavor and texture. The younger vines add intense fruit and racy acidity. This fine wine will be most enjoyable over the next ten years. Grapes

"Finca Manlleu

and Jean-Luc Pépin has worked tirelessly since 1986 to maintain the impeccable reputation of the domaine

adding subtle texture while maintaining freshness and precision

Jean-Louis Genovesi

in the northeastern corner adjacent to the porphyric Klamm vineyard

as well as some solidly middle-aged Syrah and Mourvedre around 40 years-old

2019 and 2020

and with the uncompromising and ongoing pursuit of quality

which is reflected in the employ of sustainable viticulture since 1996

A gentleman

and permanence

where they were slowly fermented at 45°F for maximum varietal character