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Vanitá Primitivo 2019, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: Produced by Farnese, Vanitá 2019 Primitivo is a juicy, full-bodied and intense Primitivo with layers of dark berry, plum, strawberry, crushed raspberry, wild herbs and spicy flavours finishing elegant and long with good acidity for food. Pour with BBQ fare. Drink: 2021-2024. 569962 13.40% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 23, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Renwood Premier Old Vine Zinfandel 2018, Amador County, California, United States: From Amador County wine region, Renwood 2018 Old Vines Zinfandel is a smoky, spicy, full-bodied and generous Zin with strawberry, red berry fruit leather, cherry, blueberry, pepper and baking spice flavours lush on the palate and balanced with vibrant acidity. Pour with lamb chops and ribs from the grill. Drink: 2023-2024. 450510 15.30% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. March 4, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Ridge Vineyards York Creek Zinfandel 2007, York Creek, United States: This is a huge, towering wine with black and purple plum liqueur concentration. When you want the full-on palate whack, this is your bottle. Drink: 2012-2016. 269381 14.60% XD 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 91/100. April 14, 2012 Full Review
Ridge Vineyards Geyserville 2013, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: A towering, monumental Californian red wine from one of the state's most respected producers. Aromas of black fruit, dark spice and toasty oak. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2022. 723072 14.50% XD 750 mL  $96.00 Score: 93/100. November 28, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review
Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys 2013, Sonoma Country, California, United States: A complex and balanced Californian red with classic aromas fleshy dark fruit and spices. Wonderfully structured: perfect for diner parties involving steak. This robust wine is a blend of Zinfandel, Carignan, Petite Sirah, Grenache and Mataro (aka Mourvèdre). The 2013 vintage of Ridge's Three Valleys is richly concentrated and complex. Polished tannins with a judicious use of oak. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2019. 652875 14.40% D 750 mL  $65.95 Score: 91/100. March 7, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Zinfandel 2013, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Very smooth and approachable now though it will also do well in the cellar. Full-bodied and smooth with luscious fleshy ripe blackberries and plums. Big black fruit and oak. Chary, toasty, smoky. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2015-2025. 982413 14.30% D 750 mL  $96.00 Score: 96/100. June 11, 2016 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Ridge Vineyards Geyserville 2016, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Geyserville 2016 is a medium-plus-bodied red blend of 73% Zinfandel, 17% Carignane, 7% Petite Sirah and 3% Alicante Bouschet sourced from California's Alexander Valley. Lots of fresh, sweet red cherries on the nose with layers of dark berries, plums, cake spice and cracked pepper on the palate. Pair with gourmet burgers. Drink: 2019-2026. 723072 14.50% XD 750 mL  $96.00 Score: 92/100. May 15, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
7 Deadly Old Vine Zinfandel 2017, Lodi, California, United States: A robust, blockbuster Californian Zinfandel with aromas of ripe blackberry, dark plum, spice and smoke. Supple and smooth. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2023. 59311 15% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. February 11, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

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