Recently, the wife and I have been discussing a possible trip to California next year. Oh, I'm sorry, did I leave out Paso Robles, Lodi, Central Coast or Livermore Valley. The past few months I have been tasting, or should I say consuming, some really fantastic California wines from many different AVA's. must buy! MORE >>

Ridge Vineyards Z-List Spring shipment included the 2007 Geyserville, East Bench, and Paso Robles zinfandels. I'm happy to say that 2007 zinfandel so far has exceeded expectations. The 2007 Paso Robles was our clear favorite for drinking with dinner. But the predominant note on day 1 was the vanilla. MORE >>

Ridge Vineyards' first Advanced Tasting Program release of 2009 , from 48 barrels of 100% zinfandel planted in 1923 on the Dusi Ranch one mile east of Highway 101 in Paso Robles, this big, mouth coating zinfandel is loaded with ripe red fruit. Tags: ATP Central California 2006 1 star Ridge Vineyards MORE >>

Jean California Merlot 2005 * This is by all accounts a good value and one worth picking up to host a dinner party, a wedding, a bar mitzavah, or the return of the prodigal son from his animal quest. Produced in much the same manner as the California Merlot from Chateau St. All of Ridge's zinfandels run from about $20-$35. MORE >>

The 2006 Paso Robles * from Benito Dusi's Ranch, 100% zinfandel from old old vines, is actually a light bodied, mild-mannered 14.6% I've decided to list these two Ridge zins together, but they really couldn't be more diverse. alcohol (if such a thing exists) showing nicely ripe red fruit and not too much heat. It's deep. MORE >>