2007 Ridge Essence Geyserville

Community Tasting Notes (15) Avg Score: 92.7 points

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  3/28/2023 - andtheodor wrote: 93 Points

  Berry cobbler, mexican chocolate, cigar wrapper, succulent and inviting palate that draws you back, but the most alluring detail is the freshness and generosity here; everything is on display. A celebration. It's so sweet yet hardly sweet at all when the chalky persistence takes over on the finish and reminds you this wine is not without power. It's possible that this hasn't changed at all in the 6 years since I last tasted it.

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  8/6/2021 - fredb Likes this wine:

  Plenty of sediment in this one - both stuck to the glass and settled to bottom of bottle. From 375 that means a short pour for everyone. Served with Boston Cream Pie.
  Dark plum red color, nearly fully opaque. Aromas of ripe and overripe berries in a hot berry patch, some stewed fruit notes, raisin, fig, and plum. Palate has a bright ripe berry jam entry which shows the raisin character toward the end of the long finish. This is very thick and nearly syrupy...heading toward "Port-lite" since it has no fortification but otherwise has the hallmarks of a vintage port. Expect this is now mature and lasts like this for a very long time. Drink or hold.

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  9/17/2019 - NickA Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Ridiculously heavy sediment, but still really fun (and unique). Lipsmacking and floral, sweet and long. Great finish to tonight's tasting.

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  3/1/2017 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:

  Very nice surprise, served double-blind, I really had no idea, other than I knew whomever was producing it, had their act really together. Nothing over the top here; quite the opposite. Though I really didn't get a sense of Zinfandel, per se, unless we're talking about the very elegant side of the grape which is too seldom seen. This is interesting from the first taste, med>full-bodied, restrained, understated, very pure. A joy to drink and experience; thanks, Pat. 13,3% abv. No sign of fading at all; drink or hold. highly recommended

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  11/23/2016 - andtheodor wrote: 93 Points

  Succulent, dense, and persistent. A very fine essence, would drink this all the time if I could.

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