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1972 Ridge Petite Sirah York Creek
Petite Sirah
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Spring Mountain District
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Community Tasting Notes 4
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andtheodor wrote: 94 points
February 1, 2022 - Deep cherry red still. Interesting nose of brandied cherries, volcanic ash, cocoa powder, black tea with a minty topnote. Nose is a touch dusty but the palate is luscious and dense as if it's been concentrated by age. Has a nice push-pull of bitter/sweet and tender/severe with all the acidity reminds me of a mature Aglianico. Difficult vintage which yielded only 12.2% alc but made a wine that is easily going the distance. I'll note that this was still in great shape after a night under argon, not a step lost.
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JonnyG wrote: flawed
January 24, 2022 - Though mildly corked, I was still able to derive some pleasure from the dusty black fruit, fairly robust despite the bottle's age.
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Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
May 24, 2020 - Fully mature, with a med(-) body, darker, dustier black fruits, some black tea, and soil. From Spring mountain, bottled in 1974, with 12,2% abv. Very fun to try it at this age. Served blind, I had no idea, and didn't care, as it's just meant to be enjoyed at this grand station in life. Drink now, not improving. recommended
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Hazeo wrote: flawed
April 4, 2011 - Seems maderized to me, with a port-like sweetness
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1972
- Type Red
- Producer Ridge
- Varietal Petite Sirah
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard York Creek
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Spring Mountain District
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 14 (74%)
- Consumed 5 (26%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerRidge
- VarietyPetite Sirah
- VineyardYork Creek
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationSpring Mountain District
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