Purchased at local LCBO, $37. Decanted for an hour give or take, probably not necessary. 78% Zinfandel and the remaining in Petite Syrah. Pours a deep garnet colour, verging on purplish. Dense and syrupy, big legs and a moderate alcohol content for the region and variety; just over %14. The nose suggests wild blackberry, fig, prune, star anise and a touch of molasses. Fairly sweet and firm on the palate, juicy fruit flavours come first, waves of deeply ripened berries and plum, moving on to some sweet vanilla and spices, anise and a touch of pepper, the finish turning slightly vegetal and off dry. A textbook Zinfandel for this price point, perfect for a textbook pairing such as barbecue, pork stewed with dried fruit or glazed Asian-inspired dishes. Offers as good a QPR as many Ridge products, but I much prefer their more Carbernet forward blends.
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