Freddy R. Troya

9.5

A Burgundian-styled Cab Sauv from the one of the most compelling Sub AVA of Napa mountains (Mayacamas) which has an amazing soil and solid influence from the Pacific. Crafted with an amazing balance of 68% Cab Sauv, 20% Merlot, 5% and the rest to round it off its structure and age ability. The 2011 is still climbing to its peak. Enticing notes of dry red fruits on the nose and mouth, delicate, outstandingly silky and nearly perfect balance!
The finish shows its beauty. (if you find it, it won’t disappoint you) it will give the run for the money. — 10 months ago

Mark Harrison

8.9

2016 lite and somewhat dry. Beautiful deep purple color. — 4 years ago

Nishith Jobanputra

9.0

Really big Pinot noir. Fantastic. — 5 years ago

Chelsea Olivia

9.2

Love this wine. Lots of cassis and even notes of chocolate. Smooth, easy to drink. — 5 years ago

Paul K

9.4

Awesome!!! — 6 years ago

Kristen Grimes

9.5

Pours a lovely golden color, pineapple nose, smooth on the palate before a tingle comes in that lingers, good level of butteriness with a lighter finish. Yum! — 7 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.3

Nice wine. It came to the party wearing a backpack, glasses and a hat with a mosquito net. — 8 years ago

with Jade and Paul

Richard Lewis

9.2

Blackberries and greenness. Still think this is young 5 years out. — 9 years ago

with Lynne

Lee Garner

9.4

We really liked it. Smooth, some complexity. Super drinkable — 10 years ago

Nathaniel Vitan

9.2

Went with the Pacific NW for the big game. Aromas and notes of black fruits, pepper, and meat. Appropriately big, powerful, but agile. Terrific. — 11 years ago

Mark Mannebach

9.4

2014 vintage holding up extremely well. Smooth balanced from front to finish of red fruit and spice. — 10 months ago

Jeff Singer

8.9

Great value — 4 years ago

Mark Harrison

9.0

Earthy, light tannin, rich berry, leather — 4 years ago

with Karen

Severn G

9.6

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Amount disgorged: 16,388 bottles in October 2008 - Dosage: 4g/l (No Reserve Wine)

Winery Notes:
"The 1990 Vintage is a blend of 17 different Crus, all classified as Grands and Premiers Crus.
Black grapes make up two thirds of the blend: 56% Pinot Noir, from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne, and 11% Meunier, from the Premiers Crus in the west of the Montagne de Reims.
The blend is completed with 33% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and, to a lesser extent, from the Montagne de Reims." — 5 years ago

David L

9.2

11’ took 2 hours to come around. Nice Cabernet. — 7 years ago

Andrew Keenan

9.4

2012 Vintage — 8 years ago

Stephen Jackshaw

9.4

This is more refined the second time around. Pulled a few fun bottles and this has gotten to a place that it's beyond the simple side. Leather, dark cherries stand out on the nose. Dark fruit on the palate is sitting beautifully. Tannins still slightly aggressive but it was enjoyable. I'd still pick this as a Cabernet blindly. Wish I would've bought more! — 9 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.3

En Magnum. Nice early effort from @Mike Smith - drinking very well. Still some tannic grip on opening. Nice dark fruit/plum, a bit of leather and a touch of green pepper - just enough to add character without dominating. Really nice mouthfeel as well. — 9 years ago

Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.4

Ooh la la! Fantastic crisp apple-pear fruit laced with a streak of minerality and beautiful richness and length. Lovely now and sould last another 5+ years. — 10 years ago

Michael Smith

10

Woohoo!!! Super velvet...best cab I've had in a long time for $30. Smooth throughout would highly recommend. — 12 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.3

Jammy, aging nicely, not sure when peak is but feels close. — 2 years ago

Mike Hudson

9.1

Good shit. — 2 years ago

Krystal Vento

9.2

7th anniversary wine!🍷 — 4 years ago

with Ryan

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

A blend of 77% Cab Sauv, 13% Merlot, 7% Syrah, 3% Petite Sirah & 1% Cab Franc, deep Ruby with aromas of rich ripe berry fruits, cedar and earthy herb spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, black cherry and plum, with cacao, tobacco and oaky notes. Nice balance, soft chewy tannins, long finish ending with creamy vanilla spice and cedar character. Nice value! — 5 years ago

Evan Bloom

9.1

A tasty Napa Bordeaux blend, well made, slightly high toned and pushing the acidic side of the spectrum. That’s said, was quite enjoyable, but there are certainly others that are at least comparable if not better at this price point. — 6 years ago

Benjamin Keator

9.4

The benchmark from which I Judge all Cali Cab Francs. Such a great wine. Just enough fruit, just a tad of spice — 8 years ago

with Ryan

Kyle Groombridge

9.2

Awesome cab. Explosion of red fruit on the palate, turning dark on the finish with tar and spices. Floral nose, powerful mouthfeel with a nice touch of tannin.. I'm going to have to look more into these guys. — 8 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.4

Sometimes you don't want to analyze, and just enjoy. This was one of those moments. — 10 years ago

with Lynne

Mike Kerr

9.1

Delicious and hedonistic. Rich textures and dark fruit. Some leathery like aromas with hints of herbs — 11 years ago

Mike Rudd

9.5

Another winner from Ridge. Perfectly balanced — 12 years ago