Thick, rough, contorted vines are the building blocks of wines that possess unparalleled depth and concentration. Pagani Ranch Vineyard, the source of today's exquisite offer, is planted almost exclusively to vines between 95 and 125 years of age. Vines this old do not bring forth high yields, but their ultra-ripe fruits create hedonistic pleasure bombs. Factor in the nuanced style of Ridge Winery and you have a wine that beautifully straddles the line between opulence and elegance. 

Ridge Estate has achieved cult-like status among wine lovers around the world and here at Bin Ends. Its reputation as one of the "Grand Cru" wineries of California is well-deserved; every single cuvée produced by Ridge is a tribute to superior craftsmanship and an honest and pure expression of varietal and terroir.

The 2021 Ridge Vineyards Pagani Ranch Zinfandel was blended with 5% Petite Sirah and 5% Alicante Bouschet and was aged for 14 months in a combination of new, seasoned, and neutral American oak barrels. It has aromas of jammy blueberries, red cherries, and pepper. Lively acidity and structure give this wine a full mouthfeel with notes of raspberries, minerals, and dark chocolate with a lingering finish. (winemaker notes)

Check out the press!
96 points, Zinfandel Chronicles:
"Brilliant nose of red fruits, baking spices and pepper. Medium body with exquisite acidity. Lush upfront fruits on a wine with notable power and concentration. Cherry, raspberry compote, strawberry and white pepper on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Another in a long line of breathtaking Zins from the iconic Pagani Ranch."

95 points, Vinous:
"The 2021 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch is a wine of tremendous stature. Vertical and composed in bearing, the 2021 has a ton to offer, but is also a bit reserved today. Time in the glass brings out a mesmerizing range of red/purplish fruit, spice, cedar, new leather, tobacco, mocha, and dried flowers. Pagani Ranch remains a beacon for Sonoma County Zinfandel-based field blends. This is a fine rendition."

95 points, Owen Bargreen:
"The nose is absolutely rocking right now. Heady red fruit aromas combine with shades of black olives and a dusting of white pepper on the nose. The palate is bright and very concentrated, loaded with red cherry and tobacco leaf flavors, alongside wet gravel and citrus zest, making this exceedingly complex and delicious. This is even better than the 2020 version.Showing fantastic structure and weight, this beauty will easily go for another fifteen years."

94 points, Wine Enthusiast:
"Vivid, focused raspberries and red currants light up the aroma of this well-balanced, elegant wine before cooked strawberries and red plums fill the palate. Light toasty, oaky accents of vanilla and chocolate lend a bit of extra interest."

PRODUCT DETAILS:
ABV: 14.6%
Producer Name: Ridge Vineyards
Old/New World: New World
Country of Origin: USA
Region: Sonoma
Sub-Region: Sonoma Valley
Appellation: Sonoma Valley
Village/Vineyard/Climat: Pagani Ranch Vineyard
Quality Designation: AVA
Grape Varietals: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet
Vintage: 2021
Product Type: Wine
Wine Style: Fuller Body Red
Pack/Size: 12 750/ml
Container Type: Dark Green Glass Bordeaux Bottle
Closure Style: Natural Cork