Ridge Vineyards East Bench Zinfandel is a rich, bold red wine that perfectly captures the essence of a classic California Zinfandel. This full-bodied wine is made from grapes grown on the rocky, steep slopes of the East Bench in the Dry Creek Valley. The intense aromas of dark fruits, spice, and pepper are followed by a powerful and complex palate of blackberry, raspberry, and licorice. This Zinfandel has a long and satisfying finish that is both intense and smooth, making it a fantastic choice to enjoy with hearty meat dishes or a selection of strong cheeses. The Ridge Vineyards East Bench Zinfandel is truly a standout wine that captures the essence of California's wine country.

Tasting Notes

Raspberry, fig with notes of vanilla on the nose. Flavors of plum and black olive give way to well coated tannins and black olive in the lingering finish

About the Winery

The story of Ridge Vineyards starts in 1885 with its founder, Osea Perrone. Osea was a doctor by profession. He purchased 180 acres of land at a place close to the top of the Monte Bello Ridge. He worked on the slopes and prepared them to plant vineyards. He used native limestone to construct the winery. At that time, the name of the winery was Monte Bello Winery.

Osea produced his first vintage in 1892 under the same name as Monte Bello. Today, the place is the production factory of Ridge Vineyards. Lying at a beneficial elevation, the winery remains surrounded by an “upper vineyard.” It gets called the Perrone Ranch.

A theologian named William Short purchased the abandoned vineyards and winery located further down the Perrone property in the 1940s. He tidied up the land and planted Cabernet Sauvignon on the parcels. After that, it changed owners several times before finally landing in the hands of four individuals.

In 1959, Charles Rosen, Howard Zeidler, David Bennion, and Charles Rosen purchased the vineyards and the winery. At that time, they were engineers working at Stanford Research Institute. Thus, Ridge Vineyards came to be.

Sustainability is a philosophy and belief that Ridge Vineyards has worked with for ages. The methods implemented in the winery are environmentally-responsible. There, the workers and staff seek to conserve and protect nature and all the natural resources. It entails the safeguarding of wildlife and their habitats.

The vineyards of Ridge Vineyards get built and handled on the concept of sustainability. They do not use any chemicals or synthetic substances in the fields. Instead, the winery utilises natural methods that can enhance and sustain the health of the soil. In addition, they also help remove pests and combat mildew and weeds. Ultimately, they result in higher-quality fruits.

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