No sediment, so I popped and poured. Explosive nose has super-deep, pure spicy blackberry Zin fruit. Purity of fruit is a hallmark (in my experience) of Ridge’s Dusi Ranch cuvée. There’s also a bit of clove from the American oak, but it’s pretty subtle. Great intensity of flavor in the mouth, with a soft, enveloping texture. It’s big, at 14.8%, but it’s balanced. And keeping things under 15 in Paso is challenging. Terrific wine. Yummo. — a month ago
Decanted for 90 minutes and could use more. Oaky nose. Intense, fruity dark chocolate. Insane. — 3 days ago
v22. Very good.!continues the tradition of over delivering! Saline, tropical fruit and vanilla nose. Buttery tropical fruit. Long, creamy, oaky finish. Hard to pass up! — 18 days ago
Nose: meaty, leather, red fruit palate:strawberry, red fruit like raspberry, young cherry, fresh cut grass.
Finish: medium, oily, tannic — a month ago
I stand that this is the first vintage of J Lohr of Hilltop its still a life of 29 years a well made wine love it — 2 days ago
Ming L
Stylistically similar to Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich and fruit forward with loads of oak influences. Probaly slightly more jammy than Caymus, it also has a bit more minerality nuance.
Undeniably delicious and easy to drink, it might benefit from several more years of bottle age. — 5 days ago