Angela Sanks

9.8

Fabulous, crisp, tropical x lemon rind — 7 months ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Presented double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and no obvious signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of ripe and some dried fruits: bramble berries, slightly stewed black cherry, dried herbs, stony earth, baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. The alcohol is high.

Initial conclusions: this could be a Grenache-based blend, Corvina-based blend or Sangiovese-based blend from France or Italy. I felt the combination of slightly stewed cherry and spices ruled out what I would want from a Sangiovese blend. Which, left me to decide between Southern Rhône or Valpolicella. I liked this wine…the oak treatment was interesting. I was getting a French barrique. Hmmm…

So, for my final conclusion: I’m calling this a Grenache-based blend, from France, from Southern Rhône, from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2017, from a more modern leaning producer using a good portion of barrique. I’ll be damned! I don’t hate my call but I gotta get better at distinguishing these wines from Southern Rhône. I probably just need to drink more of both, lol. Tasty stuff! Drink now through 2039. — 8 months ago

Rolf Bigler

8.9

Preis: $ 45.- — a year ago

Michael Cook

9.3

I wanna drink this every day of my life...starting now! Kerner = new favorite grape — 7 years ago

Rob Rob

9.1

Very easy to drink, good blend. — 8 years ago

Nico J. Snyman

9.6

Tried the '90 recently, spoke of how amazing a producer of Californian Cabernet it is, but just needed a little more time, this '85 is well & truly on point, everything is in balance, there's fruit intensity yes, but the development/complexity/layers are really shining through, outstanding stuff. — 10 years ago

Oscar Aparicio

9.3

Bright and juicy. Slightly dry, full bodied, and not too sweet. Notes of blackberry. Freaking delicious. — 10 years ago

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Mike

9.1

Quirky but nice — 11 years ago

Jacob Cohen

9.0

Orange Pinot Grigio. It's amazing. — 12 years ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour alongside the 2005 vintage. The 2009 “Giulio Ferrari” pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with lovely notes of spiced apple, passion fruit, and white flowers. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and fresher than the 2005 vintage. Drink now. — 8 months ago

Damian

9.3

Cedar, fruit in the background, coconut?. Mature and delicious — 9 months ago

Michael Amoruso

9.1

And now for something different…
Minerality, yellow plums. Nice acidity and finish. — 9 months ago

Arleen Hooks

9.0

Crisp green apples with a touch of white pepper. Smooth refreshing summer drink. — 6 years ago

Maddie Fromell

8.9

Listening to fado in Lisbon — 7 years ago

Mike Allas

9.2

One of the best Malbec in this price range. — 9 years ago

Natalie Jordan

9.1

Pretty solid when you've already been drinking. — 10 years ago

Lauren Chin

9.0

First time I have ever had a wine that tastes smokey — 11 years ago

Michael Washabaugh

9.1

Paired well with a lamb, eggplant purée, fava beans, piquolo pepper. Would also pair with a medium rare magret duck or other game. — 11 years ago

Oleg Lebedev

9.2

Ягодно фруктовость, мощно и элегантно одновременно, танины вельвет, как я люблю :) — 12 years ago

joy horn

9.9

Bought at Pine Orchard 11/25 $70 after tasting at Ridge in 10/25. Less expensive here. The 2023 is rated at 100 pts. Absolutely delicious. Floral aromas, lightly crisp, subtle oak, smooth finish. — 8 months ago

Colleen Tomasello

9.4

Excellent cab! Always great from Ridge, this one is full bodied, nicely aged (still has room to age more, but wonderful right now!, wish i had a couple more) — 8 months ago

Audrey Nadeau

9.3

Du bonbon. Nez de cassis, floral et anis. Soyeux, texturé des cerises aux chocolat.. — 9 months ago

Max Kappl

9.5

Super lecker! Nice pearls as well 😁 again very delicious apple notes and a freshness which is dangerous if you plan to stay sober. — 4 years ago

Martin Brosseau

9.0

Très en finesse, style merlot/gamay avec Marie. — 7 years ago

Jeff Stewart

9.4

Love this wine! Quince, waxy, structured. — 8 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.0

Alto Adige on full display with tart bitterness of pitted fruits and slate. Lush tropical notes and a hint of vanilla (the Chard?) round out the frame. Not much of a finish to speak of. Crisp enough for seafood, but with a ripeness that will pair well with a host of cheeses or your favorite South Asian hot sauce. QPR heaven too! — 10 years ago

Oden R Warman

9.0

Dry white that was great with a variety of cheese and fruit — 11 years ago

Michael Parrott

8.9

Tropical fruit, apricot, peach, pear. Clean and crisp. — 11 years ago

Mike Fiorello

8.9

One of the best wines for the price. — 14 years ago