Shay A

9.5

WNH event number two. Rhône varietal wines with TX BBQ...a match made in Heaven!

A true treat to try this next to the Clape Cornas. More fruit forward here with a darker fruit profile...even some blueberries. Heavier mouthfeel than the Clape. Smoked cedar, peppercorn. This wine in 5yrs or so would likely be incredible! Loved this. Thanks @Joe Lucca . — 8 years ago

with Mike, David and 4 others

Danielle Guilliams

10

Had this with Elena and Ethan — 9 years ago

Steve Bozich

9.2

My sweetie said the nose and flavor was earthy, reminded her of the boa tree snake she had as a pet. That's a new one! Oh, and meant in a positive way. 15.3 ABV. Glad I got on their bandwagon a number of years ago, as they've become hot hot hot in the past few years. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Nice evolution here. It's still peaking with a number of years ahead. Ripe blueberries, black plum, blackberries, raspberries, some dark cherries, dark earth & dry minerals, spice, herbs, light vanilla, underbrush, some burnt ambers and a nice long fresh fruit finish. Good length, balance and near perfect acidity. I can't recall ever having a bad bottle of Ridge. — 10 years ago

Mike ODell

9.0

On the dry side yet great flavor. Not too bold....light cherry hints — 11 years ago

Laura Williamson

9.0

Best CA wine I've had in a while. Deep red. Not much on the nose. Herbaceous palate. — 11 years ago

Jerome Hunt

9.2

Smooth nice currant up front with a gentile oak balance on the finish. — 11 years ago

with Liam

Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.5

As reliable as ever - spectacular bubble tasted in serious company - number 2 by a sniff! — 12 years ago

Johnny Shortsleeve

9.1

For $12, this is a pretty darn good bottle of wine. Smooth and mellow. — 13 years ago

Colleen Zea

9.5

Amazing Blend. The Messenger has two varietals. The Number 2 is more for Pinot noir lovers. — 13 years ago

Aerin Anbinder

9.2

Really smooth mouthfeel, great legs. — 8 years ago

James

8.9

Great for backyard grilling! — 8 years ago

B Williams

9.0

Love this wine. Excellent for the price point. — 9 years ago

Kacey Moore

9.1

Inexpensive, solid red blend. Hearty. — 10 years ago

Lee DiPrizito

9.1

Smooth! Very smooth — 10 years ago

John Kanellopoulos

9.3

2001 and the same number of reasons to respect this fine Margaux,
superb! — 10 years ago

Jazmin Smith

9.0

Excellent wine with smooth tannins!! — 11 years ago

Lucas Wittmann

9.4

Supremely elegant number. '90 vintage. — 11 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.5

Pronounced aromas of blackberries and violets. Full bodied and well balanced. Lush rich flavors and vibrant at the same time. Drinks excellent now and can definitely age. — 11 years ago

Charles Hudson

9.0

Quite good. I want to tell this wine to save my number and call me in 20 years. A bit young. — 12 years ago

Kellie Dolan

9.1

Vanilla, cherry, raspberry and plum notes. Moderate smooth finish. Light tannins. — 13 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.9

Age ain’t nothing but a number! — 8 years ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Very intense, coiled, mineral. Dark fruit with great texture. Not showing much now. Lean, classy but a bit ungenerous. This could go any number of directions from here. Clearly great material but incubating right now. Hold. — 9 years ago

with Matt

Justin Fung

9.5

Excellent ! — 9 years ago

Kimberly Anderson

8.9

What a difference an hour decant makes! Pitch black in the glass. Barnyard funk on the nose. Blackberry and leather mid-palate. Lots going on with this wine and time will only improve this vintage. Tart cherry and cranberry on the finish. Firm tannins and quite dry. — 10 years ago

with Chad

Tony Ehinger

9.5

2009 nice holiday number — 11 years ago

Liz Kavanek

9.9

Amu likes it — 11 years ago

B Williams

9.0

Very good everyday table wine — 11 years ago

Jean-Marc Troadec

8.9

Pop and pour. Black cherry, kirsch, black licorice, and some wood smoke both on the nose and palate. Deep ruby color, medium body. A nice impression of fruit—big, but not as heavy as expected. Medium tannins, medium acids, but they linger onto the finish. A decent wine, with better-than-average complexity. I'd get half a case of this and be quite happy... — 11 years ago

Mark Lindzy

9.5

Ah, dessert! — 13 years ago