My experience with Ridge up until this point had only been with their Zin. Based on that, this Syrah is unmistakably Ridge. Well rounded fruit and oak, this is drinkable now but I feel will be better after some time in the cellar.
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A great value in Chateauneuf du Pape. Decanted 30 minutes. Finishes with cherry and licorice. I expected this wine to be essentially a glorified Cotes du Rhone and somewhat lacking in body based on my experience with the '02 Vieux Telegramme (same price range), but I was pleasantly surprised.
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2003 Ridge Syrah Lytton West Vineyard
5/11/2006 - binford wrote: 88 Points
My experience with Ridge up until this point had only been with their Zin. Based on that, this Syrah is unmistakably Ridge. Well rounded fruit and oak, this is drinkable now but I feel will be better after some time in the cellar.
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2003 Domaine St. Benoit Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grande Garde
4/24/2006 - binford wrote: 89 Points
A great value in Chateauneuf du Pape. Decanted 30 minutes. Finishes with cherry and licorice. I expected this wine to be essentially a glorified Cotes du Rhone and somewhat lacking in body based on my experience with the '02 Vieux Telegramme (same price range), but I was pleasantly surprised.
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1999 Benessere Sangiovese
4/24/2006 - binford wrote: 91 Points
Very smooth, finishing with chocolate. Recommend drinking now as it seemed a little brighter last year.
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