2023 | Ridge Vineyards East Bench Zinfandel | Dry Creek Valley Château Smith Haut Lafitte After harvest at the beginning

After harvest at the beginning of October

On the palate it is a broad and somewhat sweet wine

Deep purple-black colored

Bettina Sichel has sustained Laurel Glen at the top-echelon of California cabernet elegance

fermented in French oak barrels with traditional malolactic fermentation

2023 | Ridge Vineyards East Bench Zinfandel | Dry Creek Valley Château Smith Haut Lafitte After harvest at the beginningRich, ripe aromas of dark cherry confit, raspberry coulis, sweet spice and licorice. Full bodied palate with firmly framed tannins and a bright acidity that cuts through the rounded and creamy mouthfeel. Nicely balanced. Drink or hold. 94 Pts James Suckling