Tired at this point. Ridge wines, except the Cabernets, are not made to last more than a decade. This one is 58% carignane, 41% zin, 1% petite sirah. Ratios should have been the other way around. Carignane can be generally described in three words: dull, dull, dull — especially when it gets old. The only ones I've really enjoyed were some young Carignanes from Tulocay Winery.
I remember the old days of Pinot Noir, when they didn't know how to grow it or make it in California. They used to say that the best Pinot Noir had the most Carignane in the blend. That's how bad things were. Now, of course, Pinot Noir is much improved.
If you have any of this blend, DRINK UP!
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On pnp it was a delightful blueberry aroma. With a bit of air it got a touch more astringent all around. It never quite opened back up, but was still a nice wine with a variety of food.
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Easy drinking and light Summer sipper. Nothing special so far. Just opened. See how this develops. It’s a rather warm windy day here in the Central Valley. This wine goes great with this weather. *2nd night wine has developed for the better.
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Pop and pour. Glad I'm opening my last one of these as the wine is starting to show signs that it's past its prime. Somewhat flabby and barely any finish left. Drink up if you have these.
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2/8/2024 - oakville72 wrote: 84 Points
Tired at this point. Ridge wines, except the Cabernets, are not made to last more than a decade. This one is 58% carignane, 41% zin, 1% petite sirah. Ratios should have been the other way around. Carignane can be generally described in three words: dull, dull, dull — especially when it gets old. The only ones I've really enjoyed were some young Carignanes from Tulocay Winery.
I remember the old days of Pinot Noir, when they didn't know how to grow it or make it in California. They used to say that the best Pinot Noir had the most Carignane in the blend. That's how bad things were. Now, of course, Pinot Noir is much improved.
If you have any of this blend, DRINK UP!
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7/3/2023 - Birorganic wrote:
Faded in the last few years. Still drinkable.
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9/19/2021 - klezman wrote:
On pnp it was a delightful blueberry aroma. With a bit of air it got a touch more astringent all around. It never quite opened back up, but was still a nice wine with a variety of food.
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5/2/2021 - 559Cheers wrote:
Easy drinking and light Summer sipper. Nothing special so far. Just opened. See how this develops. It’s a rather warm windy day here in the Central Valley. This wine goes great with this weather.
*2nd night wine has developed for the better.
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11/29/2020 - gudetama Likes this wine: 86 Points
Pop and pour. Glad I'm opening my last one of these as the wine is starting to show signs that it's past its prime. Somewhat flabby and barely any finish left. Drink up if you have these.
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