Product Overview
Winemaker's Notes
"First produced in 1966, this is our longest continuous Zinfandel production. The grapes are grown in three adjoining vineyards on a single soil type, deposited by an ancient washout of the Russian River that carried river stone and gravel. It is approximately one-and-a- quarter miles long and a half-mile wide.
Aromas of black cherries and chapparal. On the palate, penetrating raspberry fruit, black olive, firm acidity, supple tannins, and a long finish."
Varietal Composition: 70% Zinfandel, 18% Carignane, 9% Petite Sirah, 3% Alicante Bouschet
Appellation: Alexander Valley AVA
Vineyard: Geyserville
Farming Practices: Sustainable
Aging: 16 months in American oak barrels, 15% new
Winemaker: John Olney
95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
"A perennial standout for the winery that is produced for wider distribution, the 2023 Zinfandel Geyserville is a blend of 70% Zinfandel, 18% Carignane, 9% Petite Sirah and 3% Alicante, the 2023 a highly ageable vintage with great acidity. That freshness helps to define the wine’s juicy core of well-mannered, supple tannins and oak, the wine aged entirely in 100% air-dried American oak, 15% of it new. It truly offers the perfect balance of dark fruit and freshness, within a full-bodied richness and structure still built for aging, as with all Ridge wines. Enjoy now through 2033." -VB, Apr 2025
94 Points - Wine Spectator
"Robust and simmering with intensity, this red serves up dark blackberry and cherry flavors laced with black pepper, licorice, cardamom and other dark spices. The finish is firm yet integrated. Zinfandel, Carignane, Petite Sirah and Alicante Bouschet. Best from 2026 through 2035. 8,000 cases made." -TF, 4/30/25
