Beautiful Zin from the century old vines of Pagani Ranch. A lavish bouquet of blue and red berries, tobacco, and spice box lead to a densely structured palate with chewy tannins and a lengthy finish. Ridge’s 20th vintage of this wine that tends to be slightly earlier drinking than many in the lineup. Drink over the next decade.

Pairings: Blackberry braised beef short ribs, steak frites, Italian beef