Served blind. Crystalline scarlet to the rim with not a hint of rust/garnet Fresh red cherry fruit with balanced acidity. I actually guessed carignan, but thought 2014. At 18 years old this is drinking perfectly. A huge surprise! PD himself suggested a drinking window of 2002-2007. The most recent CT notes from 2005-2010 suggest drink up, but this example was perfect.
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c- almost black center to garnet edges. a- tar/rubber, dark fruits- blackberry. f- plum, slight tar/burnt rubber. good acid, not much fruit still. oak present. m+ body, m+ finish.
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nose: chalky, licorice-scented red fruit. Also some tar/dust action. It doesn't stand out, but it doesn't offend, either. palate: attack is quite silky, but not terribly interesting - some muted cherries and bruised strawberries are hinted at. Midpalate is a bit hollow, though the finish is quite long but...boring. Some barky, chalky tendancies over what feels like old fruit. I think this wine is tired. Winebid bottle, all appearances indicated a perfectly stored example of Ridge single vineyard.
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Medium garnet color with strawberry-red highlights. Aromas of bright cherry fruit, strawberry, guava, with hints of apricot and dried pitted fruits. Damp earth, wet stone. Flavors of bright cherry fruit, round tannins. Good fruit/acid balance. Dusty cherry/spicy oak finish. Exemplifies the charm of old-vine carignane. (Varietals: 99% Carignane, 1% Zinfandel) (ALC:14.3 %)
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Pleasant nose showing some complexity, with notes of ripe fruit, leather, earth, and spices. Nicely balanced,with a silky mouthfeel finishing with fine, slightly grippy tannins and a bit of bitterness and rusticity (food is advisable). Quite enjoyable, this wine has quite a bit of life left in it.
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12/29/2019 - cos65 Likes this wine:
Served blind.
Crystalline scarlet to the rim with not a hint of rust/garnet
Fresh red cherry fruit with balanced acidity.
I actually guessed carignan, but thought 2014.
At 18 years old this is drinking perfectly. A huge surprise! PD himself suggested a drinking window of 2002-2007.
The most recent CT notes from 2005-2010 suggest drink up, but this example was perfect.
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12/31/2011 - arose13 wrote: 87 Points
c- almost black center to garnet edges. a- tar/rubber, dark fruits- blackberry. f- plum, slight tar/burnt rubber. good acid, not much fruit still. oak present. m+ body, m+ finish.
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2/2/2010 - tarheel17 wrote: 86 Points
nose: chalky, licorice-scented red fruit. Also some tar/dust action. It doesn't stand out, but it doesn't offend, either.
palate: attack is quite silky, but not terribly interesting - some muted cherries and bruised strawberries are hinted at. Midpalate is a bit hollow, though the finish is quite long but...boring. Some barky, chalky tendancies over what feels like old fruit. I think this wine is tired. Winebid bottle, all appearances indicated a perfectly stored example of Ridge single vineyard.
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12/25/2008 - Caeldavis wrote:
Medium garnet color with strawberry-red highlights. Aromas of bright cherry fruit, strawberry, guava, with hints of apricot and dried pitted fruits. Damp earth, wet stone. Flavors of bright cherry fruit, round tannins. Good fruit/acid balance. Dusty cherry/spicy oak finish. Exemplifies the charm of old-vine carignane.
(Varietals: 99% Carignane, 1% Zinfandel) (ALC:14.3 %)
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2/27/2007 - jwwinec wrote: 88 Points
Pleasant nose showing some complexity, with notes of ripe fruit, leather, earth, and spices. Nicely balanced,with a silky mouthfeel finishing with fine, slightly grippy tannins and a bit of bitterness and rusticity (food is advisable). Quite enjoyable, this wine has quite a bit of life left in it.
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