2012 Ridge Merlot Estate

Community Tasting Note

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90 Points

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - Drank over 3 nights.
Took a little while 9n the first night to come together. Initially got the cherry and plum but there was a little sourness/acidity that took away from the wine. After about 1/2 hour in the glass it started to come together with the acidity receding and secondary flavors coming through. Rosemary, thyme etc, maybe clove. Also a silkiness appeared that was missing initially.
By day 2 this was hitting on all cylinders. There was still a little bit left on day 3 and tried to see how it would hold up. No fall off at all from the previous day.

This wine still has a lot of life left. I would definitely give it a quick decant or at least open the bottle an hour or so before.

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