Comments on: “A Beaujolais-style Zinfandel” — Paul Draper & Julia Child

By: Old Vine Zin

Old Vine Zin — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:52:27 +0000

I’ve always meant to try the Ridge Essence Zinfandel.

Growers always talk about how uneven zinfandel clusters can be — you’ll have green grapes and raisins in the same bunch. It must take a master winemaker to pull off a late harvest zin that doesn’t taste like raisin juice.

By: Paul Draper on Ridge white (!) Zinfandel from the 70s | Dr Vino's wine blog

Paul Draper on Ridge white (!) Zinfandel from the 70s | Dr Vino's wine blog — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:34:19 +0000

[...] we caught a glimpse of a white zinfandel from Ridge Vineyards, Yes, the esteemed Ridge, maker of Monte Bello and many excellent [...]

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FP Top 5 – How to Buy Wine « Frontier Psychiatrist — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:31:15 +0000

[...] WHAT WINE I’M BUYING #1 : Light, low alcohol reds like a blend of Gamay and Pinot Noir from the Loire Valley or Blaufrankisch from Austria; a dry Rosé; high acid whites that also have weight like Chenin Blanc, dry or off dry Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, or Muscadet. For more on pairing food and wine, and to revel in the voice of Julia Child who apparently inspired Faulty Towers, watch this. [...]

By: Alan

Alan — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:35:54 +0000

Great observation, Jean-Luc. Duck was mentioned a few times, so it could also be compared the intro to the Gourmet Night episode. I think the last FT (featuring the “hamster”) was produced in 1979, a mere 4 years before this featured interview. But check out the Hotel Inspectors episode for the Aloxe Corton. Sorry for going so far off topic. Big FT fan here.

By: Simon

Simon — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:39:16 +0000

Classic! I’m sure we’ll all look equally dated in 27 years….

By: Dr. Vino

Dr. Vino — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:44:19 +0000

Hi Mike,

That’s an interesting reference to a possible 1970 Ridge White Zin. Where did that review appear?

Best,

Tyler

By: Unmitigated Gaul

Unmitigated Gaul — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:27:40 +0000

Tremendous!

By: Mike Veseth

Mike Veseth — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:41:58 +0000

I was surprised to discover evidence of a Ridge White Zin, too, but I found it while doing research for my next book. One reviewer gave the 1970 vintage three stars (out of five) and praised its unexpected taste. “On the dry side, use it as you would a Chardonnay: with fish, ham, pork or as a dry aperitif.” It sold for $3.50 to $4.00.
Cheers,
Mike

By: Taylor Eason

Taylor Eason — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:36:18 +0000

Oh my, how far we’ve come with video. And I wouldn’t mind a couple of those 1980 Ridge Zins or Monte Bellos in my cellar. Alas… if knew then what I know now…

By: Jean-Luc

Jean-Luc — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:46:42 +0000

The opening scene looks straight out of an episode of Faulty Towers. I half expected Manuel to walk in with his pet rat.

By: ljh

ljh — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:25:55 +0000

the cutaway with the ridge white zin is, to use the parlance of the time, totally awesome. love the mingling scene at the beginning.