Monthly Spotlight

Each month we spotlight one of our small-production, single-vineyard wines with a deep dive into the vineyard location, property history, wine style and pairing preferences. This month, our monthly spotlight is…

2022 East Bench Zinfandel

10% off 1-11 bottle purchases, 15% off 12+.  Members receive 15% off 1-11 bottle purchases, 20% off 12+.

TASTING NOTE

Strawberry, dark chocolate and garrigue on the nose. Well-coated tannins, present acidity and structure with notes of blackberry, cherry, black olive and cigar box. Classic Dry Creek zinfandel. SR (1/24)

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VINEYARD LOCATION

The Eastern bench of Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County

Ridge East Bench Vineyard Map, Dry Creek Valley

HISTORY

Ridge has made the East Bench as a single vineyard since 2006, one of the few Ridge zinfandels that is 100% zinfandel. The vineyard sits high atop the bench land that overlooks Dry Creek Valley from the east.

Ridge East Bench Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley

FOOD PAIRING

Wine Country Tri Tip

This easy summer recipe gets a wine country twist with a flavorful marinade made of zinfandel. Mix up the marinade and allow the meat to marinate for 12-24 hours before grilling for the best flavor.

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