Country: US / Lytton Springs
Variety: Red Blend California
Winery: Ridge / Dry Creek Valley
This tastes hotter than the official alcohol of 14.4% abv, giving it a heat that combines with the pepper flavor that lends a prickliness. A flavor of overripe raisin also shows up in this dry blend, which is based on Zinfandel. It’s a rustic wine for drinking now.