Always nice to try a Ridge with some age. However, can't say this is something to search out for. Still tastes quite young, with some savory characters mixing with the fruit. Shows a good deal of heat and bitterness from the alcohol. It's a good wine, just not a great one
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Profile here reeks of Syrah and of Grenache, but moreso the Syrah. Black pepper, iron and a bit of smoke frame the core. Floral aromatics as well but subtle & not blousey. Red & black berry + plum fruit. Medium body and acidity. Very well balanced. This is better than most northern Rhône blends. Drinking fabulously right now. What a great wine.
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12/25/2019 - hutch wrote: 89 Points
Always nice to try a Ridge with some age. However, can't say this is something to search out for. Still tastes quite young, with some savory characters mixing with the fruit. Shows a good deal of heat and bitterness from the alcohol. It's a good wine, just not a great one
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12/21/2019 - dkfinancial wrote: 92 Points
Profile here reeks of Syrah and of Grenache, but moreso the Syrah. Black pepper, iron and a bit of smoke frame the core. Floral aromatics as well but subtle & not blousey. Red & black berry + plum fruit. Medium body and acidity. Very well balanced. This is better than most northern Rhône blends. Drinking fabulously right now. What a great wine.
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7/26/2019 - pgm wrote: 90 Points
Not quite what it used to be but it is still a tasty wine, with black fruit and appealing tertiary flavors. Time to drink up.
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9/21/2017 - sjsjets Likes this wine: 90 Points
Served a bottle at a family dinner. Gone in a flash with a request for another bottle. Sturdy and fruity - dark berries. Still in prime.
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7/5/2017 - Jackasic wrote: 89 Points
probably past its prime, cork broke upon removal. Tasted and smelled of stewed fruits.
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