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Sunday, September 10, 2023 - Ridge Blind Tasting; 9/9/2023-9/10/2023: Ridge blind tasting!

So I set up a blind tasting of the 5 main reds from Ridge. The entry level Three Valleys, the Lytton Springs, the Geyserville, the Estate Cab and the legendary Monte Bello! I knew what I brought but I had everyone including me drink the wines blind and in no particular order. The order that ended up coming out was:
1:Geyserville
2:Monte Bello
3:Estate Cab
4:Three Valleys
5:Lytton Springs.

Here are the notes for the Monte Bello: the strongest oak on the nose out of the 5, gives me a Rioja vibe at first with a lot of vanilla, cloves, chocolate and rich red berries. On the palate this thing is amazing. First time experiencing a Monte Bello but I knew this was the big one out of the 5. It does show that it need more bottle age, quite a bit actually but it still gives off one hell of a show. Strawberry and Blueberry on the palate. Some bread as well. This is gonna be an extraordinary wine some day, masterfully done! (My favorite of the tasting)

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