Community Tasting Note

blanquito wrote:

Friday, February 17, 2012 - Wow, this is a really sweet wine (by Ridge standards), but it blessedly isn't heavy and it has lots of zippy acids to keep it focused. The bouquet is all raspberry jam (a touch of heat starts to show with some air too). Seems kinda late-harvest. Has that Ridge kiss of American oak, evident but integrated. Overall, this wine charms more by intensity than nuance, and it actually starts to get a little tough to finish after a few glasses. The wood grows more aggressive with air, giving it some distinct coconut and astringency on the finish. Still, an enjoyable and unusual wine that just lacks some of the standard Ridge class and refinement.

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