Surprised this doesn't rank higher. Long trip home, Thursday night, was trying to figure out what to open -- not a cellar defender but not a weekend wine either. This was the perfect choice. The Carignan mixed perfectly with Zinfandel gives it depth with zip. Really liked it. Thinking of adding some to my membership shipment.
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Not one of my favorite bottles from Ridge. This wine is too fruity and ripe, very new world, without sufficient structure, texture, minerality or interest. Of course it is very young. Any remaining bottles of this will have to be cellared for 5+ years in my opinion to achieve a profile closer to my taste.
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3/15/2024 - Nickdevlinnapa wrote: 88 Points
Easy drinking in the very best way. Bright and vibrant red fruits. Ripe fruit but balanced.
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3/8/2024 - SirWineAlott Likes this wine: 85 Points
A little funky in a good way
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2/29/2024 - CavWine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Surprised this doesn't rank higher. Long trip home, Thursday night, was trying to figure out what to open -- not a cellar defender but not a weekend wine either. This was the perfect choice. The Carignan mixed perfectly with Zinfandel gives it depth with zip. Really liked it. Thinking of adding some to my membership shipment.
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2/11/2024 - vino vidi vici Likes this wine:
Really like this - Carignane bestows an earthy body & Zinfandel offers a zippy, spicy finish. Terrific combo!
Fruit grown in Russian River Valley - no wonder I like it... cool climates are so much better for producing balanced grapes :)
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12/27/2023 - allyrome Likes this wine:
delish
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10/11/2023 - Brendel wrote: 86 Points
Not one of my favorite bottles from Ridge. This wine is too fruity and ripe, very new world, without sufficient structure, texture, minerality or interest. Of course it is very young. Any remaining bottles of this will have to be cellared for 5+ years in my opinion to achieve a profile closer to my taste.
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8/4/2023 - Rebel_wines wrote: 91 Points
Bright on the nose with cranberry and raspberry with underlying black currant. Mouthwatering acidity with low tannins. Really enjoyable summer red.
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