opened a 375ml to see how the vintage was doing. decanted for an hour. well balanced effort but lacks the depth/fruit of a 99,01, or 02. should be enjoyed prior to the other vintages. it could improve with a few more years but it's in its early drinking window now.
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held these for a long time. the last time tried a bottle thought it was completely undrinkable. but it seems like finally something clicked inside the bottle and this time there was some fruit and balance present. maybe it's the santa cruz mountain region but this experience is quite unique for a california wine.
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lacked fruit. had 2001 a few weeks ago which was dynamite. this one was a bit dumb. has richness and a pleasant nose, just not enough fruit to make stand out. needed about 1.5 hrs to peak. doubt it'll get any better. drink if u got em.
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2004 Ridge Monte Bello
10/23/2011 - Asmo wrote: 89 Points
opened a 375ml to see how the vintage was doing. decanted for an hour. well balanced effort but lacks the depth/fruit of a 99,01, or 02. should be enjoyed prior to the other vintages. it could improve with a few more years but it's in its early drinking window now.
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1999 Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountains
10/8/2011 - Asmo wrote: 89 Points
held these for a long time. the last time tried a bottle thought it was completely undrinkable. but it seems like finally something clicked inside the bottle and this time there was some fruit and balance present. maybe it's the santa cruz mountain region but this experience is quite unique for a california wine.
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2000 Ridge Monte Bello
3/26/2011 - Asmo wrote: 88 Points
lacked fruit. had 2001 a few weeks ago which was dynamite. this one was a bit dumb. has richness and a pleasant nose, just not enough fruit to make stand out. needed about 1.5 hrs to peak. doubt it'll get any better. drink if u got em.
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