2005 Ridge Syrah/Grenache Lytton Estate

Community Tasting Notes (29) Avg Score: 89.9 points

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  8/10/2021 - randypapa wrote: 90 Points

  Still yummy. Cresting, possibly over the crest, but still in my like very much like zone. I would say "Drink'm if you Got'm". Almost forgot, tons of sediment, I utilized a pourer with a screen.

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  10/12/2015 - camben Likes this wine:

  i remember this wine years ago being tough, too oaky and harsh with acid. It has calmed down quite a bit. Berries are starting to pop, sweet tannin from syrah showing with spice in the mid palate.
  very good. A little funk and some chocolate.
  I also think this could age longer and gain complexity if stored properly. This is a old world styled wine with new world intensity.
  Good sneaker in a blind CDP tasting; just to be a curveball

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  10/3/2015 - JPMorgan Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Time has done this vintage well, and certainly more lively than the 2002, consumed just the day prior. Far more fruity with lots of blue and blackberry, a hint of smoke and just a touch of sweetness. It was only enhanced when paired with the spice of a tender jerk pork chop, although flavors were muted when paired with soft and medium-hard cheeses. Medium finish and good balance of tannins and acidity. I presume it to be very near its prime.

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  2/11/2015 - dmitchell4 wrote: 90 Points

  Drink up

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  12/6/2014 - dmitchell4 wrote: 89 Points

  Time to drink up

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