October 24, 2023 - maybe it needs more aging as it has been suggested by others. My other bottle I slated for next year, but maybe I'll move it out later....
September 19, 2023 - Via Coravin, had to have a glass to check on this. As suspected, after 8 years, still painfully young. Given my extensive experience with much older vintages of Ridge York Creek PS from the late 70’s, early 80’s and 90’s, best advice is patience. This needs at least another 5 years in the cellar. Dense and concentrated, medium plus acidity, jammy black fruits, graphite, road tar, creosote, garrigue. When properly aged, these wines can be sublime. Higher scores ahead. Put them away at the bottom of your cellar and forget about them for a while…
December 17, 2022 - Outstanding. Was excellent right out of the bottle, no air necessary. Was terrific with a ribeye, frites, rice, and peruvian aji amarillo sauce. Intend to buy more.
August 10, 2022 - Good. Other reviews claim it needs more time. To me, it tasted like it is past it's drink-by date. Deep inky purple and some tobacco notes, but it felt flat and not nearly as interesting as other Ridge wines.
May 19, 2022 - Was good but definitely felt like it needs more aging for it to fully come out. Tasted young still
September 5, 2021 - Popped and poured. Dark purple color. Really nice nose of blackberry jam, cassis, toasted oak, a bit of peppery spice. Similar flavors on the palate with some toasty oak and chocolate on the finish. Medium+ acid and tannin. Drinking very well right now with a smooth mouthfeel and long finish. Was surprised with how good this was since I normally do not favor petite sirah.
May 20, 2021 - Deep red color. Leather and tobacco. Tasted with the 2016; this one is markedly better. Is that just the extra year of age, or is this a better wine? Maybe the 2014 will settle the question.
February 26, 2021 - Big, bold & structured! Ali in his prime. Favorite
February 26, 2021 - Poured through a Vinturi, rich aromas of dark fruit, currant, cassis. Big, bold full body, dry, moderate acidity, bold, aggressive tannins that linger in the long finish. Fruit forward, jammy, blackberry.
February 6, 2021 - Hamilton and pizza night with the kids. Dark fruits and full bodied, easy drinking.