Ruskin Ridge

Our Zinfandel is a stunning illustration of Sonoma County’s ideal climate. Ruskin Ridge has once again created an expressive, terroir-driven wine by allowing each factor to be shaped by its environment. Plush body, lively spice, and jammy fruit flavors define the profile of this hallmark style. During summer, a cool morning fog rolls over the hills of Sonoma from the Pacific Ocean, allowing chilly nighttime temperatures to linger in the vineyard. As the sun continues to rise, it rids the vineyards of the fog, and by mid-morning the grapes are enveloped in the sun’s warm rays. These abbreviated hours of sun are not enough for some varietals to ripen fully, so winemakers have planted some vineyards above the fog line along the ridges where access to sunlight is plentiful. The combination of grapes from these sites results in balanced wines with structured tannins and sweet fruit flavors. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.