Served blind to group of mostly “expert” tasters. Most thought 10-20 year old Pinot. Silky smooth tannin but not boring. Hints of cola and cherry. Blows your mind a wine of this age in such perfect shape and so enjoyable. Great fu blind btw.
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3 members of the Commanderie de Bordeaux's Philly Chpt had this wine blind at lunch today. We went through the progressions eliminating differents appellations and finally said it was a very well-aged St. Estephe. Beautiful burnt wood, grafite, crimsin rim, but after an hour lively brambly fruit and a tinge of spice emerged. Never understimate the quality of an aged Ridge Zin. An exceptional wine 45 yrs old.
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3/7/2024 - dongotti Likes this wine: 95 Points
Served blind to group of mostly “expert” tasters. Most thought 10-20 year old Pinot. Silky smooth tannin but not boring. Hints of cola and cherry. Blows your mind a wine of this age in such perfect shape and so enjoyable. Great fu blind btw.
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12/4/2023 - prv530 wrote: 92 Points
3 members of the Commanderie de Bordeaux's Philly Chpt had this wine blind at lunch today. We went through the progressions eliminating differents appellations and finally said it was a very well-aged St. Estephe. Beautiful burnt wood, grafite, crimsin rim, but after an hour lively brambly fruit and a tinge of spice emerged. Never understimate the quality of an aged Ridge Zin. An exceptional wine 45 yrs old.
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4/18/2018 - andtheodor wrote: 93 Points
Shockingly vigorous, still some fruit, cinnamon, a delight to drink.
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3/15/2015 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 94 Points
Bricked dark red violet color; mature, roasted black fruit, pepper, dried berry, roasted mushroom nose; tasty, poised, elegant, tart plum, dried mushroom, light pepper palate; medium-plus finish
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3/15/2015 - FredCiaramaglia Likes this wine: 94 Points
Fantastic older Ridge zin. Complex, spicy, balanced; still a great pleasure to drink.
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