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The 1896 plantings at Nervo Ranch are among the most extreme I have ever seen for an old vineyard. Planted on 30% slopes of decomposed shale, the mixed vines produce a wine that is aromatic, weighty, and elegant. It is the balance that this area of Geyserville is famous for—be it the wines from Ridge, Turley’s Vineyard 101 or Scherrer’s wonderful wines. The 2015 is no exception. This wine, a field blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Negrette, Carignan, Grenache, Trousseau Noir and many more, is dark and lovely stuff. Definitely give it some time- either in the cellar or the decanter as time and/or air will help it to unfold.

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