TN: 2007 Ridge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley)

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  • 2007 Ridge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley (4/16/2011)
    14.3% alcohol. 92% Zinfandel, 5% Alicante, 3% Petite. From an exceptional historic vineyard planted in 1902. Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first American President to ride in an automobile when he rides a Columbia Victoria through Hartford, Conn.

Medium ruby red. Bright red fruit aromas. Flavors of Rasberry, black cherry, pepper and spice. Rich, pure, deep. Wonderful mouthfeel. Lingering aftertaste.

This is a great entry historic vineyard. Why? It is very generous and lush. A crowd pleaser. A major attraction is the producers that flock around this gem. Like Ridge, Bedrock and Carlisle. One of my favorite historic vineyards. (92 pts.)

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Mike,

Could not agree with you more about the quality and history of the Pagani vineyard. I am very excited as I just reached an agreement to purchase Mourvedre grapes from some of their 100 year old vines. We plan on doing a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Moruvedre in 2011 and having fruit from the Pagani Ranch is a dream for us.

Thanks to Mike Officer for recommending us to the owners.

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Hi Jim, I’m already looking foward to the '011 Jemrose Pagani GSM! Also looking forward to seeing you and Gloria in Monterey at the end of May.

As you know, Pagani is a marvelously complex vineyard - more information on it can be found here: http://historicvineyardsociety.org/pacini-vineyard/