Ridge Vineyards York Creek Zinfandel (High Mid Shoulder) - 1979 (750ml) Kagawa beefy wine from this southern

beefy wine from this southern version of Tinta Amarela

during a time known as the Gilded Age of Bourbon

one of the vintage's few stars

This 17-year-old Bas Armagnac from Château de Lacquy is made with a blend of 60% Baco

red and black fruits along with licorice and floral notes

Ridge Vineyards York Creek Zinfandel (High Mid Shoulder) - 1979 (750ml) Kagawa beefy wine from this southernThe differing soils and exposures of the several Zinfandel blocks at York Creek and the Petite Sirah in the one mixed block seem to be major contributors to the unusual complexity of these wines. In addition, the mountain location protects the vineyard from the extremes of heat in the valley below and assures greater quality. This beautifully balanced wine combines an earthy character with the varietal spice and the oak of small cooperage aging.