The wine pours a deep purple with a very slightly translucent rim. Aromas are still very primary even after 6 years. Black cherry, plum, cassis. Vanilla, toasted oak, some vegetal greenness. Some hints of fresh & bright red fruits in the background. Maybe even a slight hint of bubblegum and gummy bears. Tannins are starting to integrate, but still powerful. Full body with medium acid and a long finish. Behind the tannins there is a smooth silky texture with dark fruit, subtle earthiness, vanilla.
Probably needs another 5 years to really hit it's stride but still really tasty right now.
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Gave in to curiosity and popped this probably 5 years too soon, though it is interesting to sample this stage of development. Very tight and saliva sucking wood on day 1, with bright fruit and spice hiding behind. Day 2 reveals a complex earthy bouquet of black fruit and flowers. Black currant, black cherry, tobacco and black pepper dominate the finish, battling with the heavy oak. Lots of potential here.
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11/13/2023 - brasstab Likes this wine: 93 Points
Even better than last time. Built for food — in this case epic pizza with purple potatoes and pesto.
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11/16/2022 - Adam V wrote: 90 Points
The wine pours a deep purple with a very slightly translucent rim. Aromas are still very primary even after 6 years. Black cherry, plum, cassis. Vanilla, toasted oak, some vegetal greenness. Some hints of fresh & bright red fruits in the background. Maybe even a slight hint of bubblegum and gummy bears. Tannins are starting to integrate, but still powerful. Full body with medium acid and a long finish. Behind the tannins there is a smooth silky texture with dark fruit, subtle earthiness, vanilla.
Probably needs another 5 years to really hit it's stride but still really tasty right now.
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1/24/2022 - Cmainardi wrote: 88 Points
Solid but not exceptional
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11/30/2021 - lozatron Likes this wine:
Ridge Dinner 29 November - The Young Ones (Hawksmoor Guildhall): Everything's there - great structure, lovely fruit. I will try, try to leave my remaining bottle in storage until at least 2026 however...
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11/15/2021 - drmilkweed Likes this wine: 90 Points
Gave in to curiosity and popped this probably 5 years too soon, though it is interesting to sample this stage of development. Very tight and saliva sucking wood on day 1, with bright fruit and spice hiding behind. Day 2 reveals a complex earthy bouquet of black fruit and flowers. Black currant, black cherry, tobacco and black pepper dominate the finish, battling with the heavy oak. Lots of potential here.
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