Wine: 2013 Ledge Vineyards Zinfandel Dante Dusi Ranch Vineyard
Estate: Ledge Vineyards
Vineyards: Dante Dusi Ranch Vineyard
Location: Templeton Gap AVA, Paso Robles, California
Winemaker: Mark Adams
Varietal: 100% Zinfandel
Varietal: 100% Zinfandel
Decant: Had been open for forty-five minutes prior to us arriving.
Location: The Vineyard in McLean - Ledge Vineyards Tasting on 11/18/2015.
Tasting Note:
Color: Light ruby red, lighter than I expected for a young zinfandel.
Nose/Smell: Who doesn't love flowers? This wine loves flowers! Complete onslaught of violets and lavender.
Palate/Taste: Slow attack as it starts in the palate. Then very thick at the end as it reaches the finish. Slightly meaty too. Moderate plus tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied with a long lingering finish.
Opinion: Honestly would have never guessed that this was a zinfandel. My favorite of the night and definitely interested in trying this again one day. Delicious zinfandel and I honestly have not had much luck with them in the past. Very enjoyable wine out of Paso Robles. Again here is another a great wine that needs at a couple years to fully integrate and could cellar for close to six or so.
Dates: Now till 2021
Rating: 92
Price: $$ - $43.99
Tasting Note:
Color: Light ruby red, lighter than I expected for a young zinfandel.
Nose/Smell: Who doesn't love flowers? This wine loves flowers! Complete onslaught of violets and lavender.
Palate/Taste: Slow attack as it starts in the palate. Then very thick at the end as it reaches the finish. Slightly meaty too. Moderate plus tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied with a long lingering finish.
Opinion: Honestly would have never guessed that this was a zinfandel. My favorite of the night and definitely interested in trying this again one day. Delicious zinfandel and I honestly have not had much luck with them in the past. Very enjoyable wine out of Paso Robles. Again here is another a great wine that needs at a couple years to fully integrate and could cellar for close to six or so.
Dates: Now till 2021
Rating: 92
