1997 RIDGE PAGANI RANCH SONOMA VALLEY MATARO [MOURVEDRE] [4 btls]- blended with 23% Zinfandel; a fruit bomb that hits the WOW factor big time; loaded with fresh, ripe cherry/ berry notes, it sings a happy tune.
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Transparent deep garnet color. Using a screwpull, the cork came apart leaving a third behind, but no other issues. After decanting an hour, nice nose emerges with concentrated blackberries and cherries, and some wood and earth notes. Tastes with a delightful concentration of berry and cherry fruit flavors and is still tart, tannins are minimal, and some earthy, pebble notes, with a long, peppery, earthy and tart finish. Really delightful.
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5/2/2017 - Blake Brown Likes this wine: 92 Points
1997 RIDGE PAGANI RANCH SONOMA VALLEY MATARO [MOURVEDRE] [4 btls]- blended with 23% Zinfandel; a fruit bomb that hits the WOW factor big time; loaded with fresh, ripe cherry/ berry notes, it sings a happy tune.
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3/13/2017 - yhn wrote: 93 Points
No notes taken. Dense, focused, lots of power with good acid and balance. Still youthful, but coming into its own.
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3/20/2016 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 85 Points
Ridge Monte Bello component tasting (and a Meursault!) (Ridge Vineyards, Santa Cruz, CA): (not sure whether this is Pagani Ranch or Bridgehead).
Structured (m+ acid and m+ tannins, though developed). Stewed red fruits.
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3/28/2015 - wabi47 wrote: 90 Points
Still solid wild berry and enough mineral/acidity to keep it interesting
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8/21/2012 - beerenauslese wrote: 91 Points
Transparent deep garnet color. Using a screwpull, the cork came apart leaving a third behind, but no other issues. After decanting an hour, nice nose emerges with concentrated blackberries and cherries, and some wood and earth notes. Tastes with a delightful concentration of berry and cherry fruit flavors and is still tart, tannins are minimal, and some earthy, pebble notes, with a long, peppery, earthy and tart finish. Really delightful.
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