Reviews & Ratings

2008 Shannon Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel "Home Ranch Two Bud Block"

Winery: Shannon Ridge Vineyards

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Home Ranch Two Bud Block"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: 95% Zinfandel & 5% Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: High Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $24

Cases produced: 953

KWG Score: 89.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: March 2, 2012

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Zinfandel from Shannon Ridge was a very close second place in our Big Blind tasting. It opens with a mild and attractive boysenberry bouquet with notes of cedar. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, very well balanced, and quite smooth. I personally thought this Zin was delicious and the panel voted similarly. Its flavor profile is a blueberry and boysenberry blend with nicely integrated black pepper, spice and a touch of oak. The finish is dry and its flavors and mild tannins sail away nicely. The panel agreed that this Zin was built for filet mignon. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Color: Deep Garnet Aroma: Blackberry, Cherry, cracked black pepper, creamy vanilla Flavor: Ripe Cherry, Spice, toasty oak Texture: Rich, complex, well balanced with a long finish

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