Ridge Vineyards Mazzoni Home Ranch Zinfandel Blend, Alexander Valley, California, USA, 2011

Description

From one of Ridge Vineyards' historic Sonoma County single-vineyard sites, the 2011 Mazzoni Home Ranch is a classic field blend led by Zinfandel, showcasing the balance and character of this old-vine vineyard in Alexander Valley. A cool growing season produced a wine of freshness, elegance, and remarkable complexity.

The nose reveals aromas of ripe blackberry, red cherry, raspberry, dried herbs, black pepper, and subtle baking spice. The palate is layered and vibrant, offering flavors of dark berries, plum, savory herbs, and mineral notes framed by lively acidity and fine-grained tannins. The finish is long, balanced, and built for graceful aging.

"The 2011 Mazzoni Home Ranch is medium garnet in color with aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, mint, and sweet oak. Juicy red cherry fruit, bright acidity, gravelly minerality, and polished tannins carry through to a long, elegant finish." – Ridge Vineyards