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Red
2016 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Santa Cruz Mountains
Label borrowed from 2017
Label borrowed from 2017
Label borrowed from 2017
Community Tasting Notes 105
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Blauweiss Likes this wine: 92 points
March 28, 2024 - Beautiful, rich cab-blend.
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timewithwine Likes this wine:
March 21, 2024 - This blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 2% Cab. Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot is singing strong just now. Deep purple at its core with plum on the rim. Loads of plum, cassis, cedar, licorice, and mint. Definite finish of vanilla. The round tannins glide across the palate. Plenty of life left in this wine. A bit of grainy sediment in the bottle following decanting. 13.8% alc. With grilled (beef) sirloin steaks under sauteed mushrooms for late, quick weeknight meal. 03.21.24. Recommended.
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Hrv123 Likes this wine: 91 points
March 10, 2024 - Decanted for 2 hrs then drank over the next 2. Nose was the highlight for this bottle. Initially the palate was overwhelmed by oak but this faded shortly after the first few pours. Not much depth to the fruit and flavor after the oak influence softened though. Agree that this may be in a shut down phase as it had nowhere near the depth of previous bottles. Check back in a couple of years.
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BrendanMcS wrote: 89 points
February 17, 2024 - A bit one dimensional. Not what I’ve come to expect from Ridge. Could just be shut down at the moment.
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Pogypogy Likes this wine: 91 points
January 13, 2024 - I paired this with prime sirloin cap cut. It took at least 6 hours to fully show its depth. This was just enough jam for me without being over the top. The nose was pleasant and lingering and initial mouth feel was smooth leathery but fade to jam. Not a perfect steak pairing however I thoroughly enjoyed finishing the bottle with some dark chocolate the rest of the night.
Needs a few years and this will be even better.3 people found this helpful Comment
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type Red
- Producer Ridge
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Estate
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Santa Cruz Mountains
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
- UPC Codes 4000140947223, 6700042219005, 6711042279005, 744442279005, 744442279166, 8714102279005
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 43 (1%)
- In Cellars 2,848 (69%)
- Consumed 1,216 (30%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
beef, game, Grilled Lamb, lamb, Lamb Meatloaf, Pizza, poultry, Sausage Balls, Steak FritesWho Likes This Wine
99% Like It 74 votes
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- ProducerRidge
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- DesignationEstate
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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