Story Ridge Vineyards

Oak Ridge Winery

OZV Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2013

Dark in color. Super fruity on the nose. Blackberry and plumb notes. Peppery, leathery, earthy finish. — 4 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Lovely with a long decant — 5 months ago

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Herman Story

On The Road Grenache 2018

100% Grenache from Paso … 15.9% ABV 💪🏼 — 6 months ago

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Hirsch Vineyards

East Ridge Pinot Noir 2012

Rustic and hearty and a little bit boxy until it loosens. It's shy aromatically. Earthy, bing cherries, prunes, and crushed rosemary.

Tannin, structure, and acid seem intact when a little give would do.

Cali wildness that doesn't feel quite as psychedelic as the Chardonnay (see previous note)
— 6 months ago

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For what it is subdued review?
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@Pinotman /// Andreas just wasn’t singing…not sure why?? 🤔

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Estate Dry Creek Valley Syrah Viognier 2009

drinking perfect now….16 years age — 7 months ago

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend

Really good and smooth. Very drinkable with or without food — 8 months ago

Failla

Occidental Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Special bottling of Whole cluster. — 4 months ago

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Beaux Frères

The Beaux Frères Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

[Tasted on June 7, 2025 at Noko in Nashville with Jay, and again on October 26, 2025 with Tom and Kathy at their house]

Raspberry fruit with black tea notes. Beautifully balanced.
— 5 months ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay

Vanilla nose with some acid and minerality. Lemon and citrus flavors paired well with salmon. — 6 months ago

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Hirsch Vineyards

West Ridge Pinot Noir 2014

Perfection. So glad I laid this one down. — 7 months ago

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Flowers Vineyard & Winery

Sea View Ridge Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir

Nice but subdued overall. Expected more for the price. — 7 months ago

Beaux Frères

The Upper Terrace Pinot Noir 2021

Probably still a little young, but otherwise a really great bottle. Dark transparent ruby, with a woody-er edge to it. Some cherry pie, herbs, baking spices and tar aromas. Strong structure, making it feel young. Pretty large body for an Oregon Pinot! Going to age well for awhile. — 8 months ago

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Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend 2019

In mag and drinking well, could go several years more. Everyone loved it. — 9 months ago

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@Eric Urbani Thank you for updating. Love Russell’s work.
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@Joseph Barsky Me too and great guy to boot. Joined the mag club and glad I did, they have been aging so well.

Ridge Vineyards

Buchignani Ranch Carignane 2008

2008 June 2025. beautiful. really- balance still there. acid still high. cranberry, mineral. — 5 months ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Almond butter. — 5 months ago

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Pine Ridge Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Delicious Sauvignon Blanc - dry with citrus notes. Would get this again. — 5 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Geyserville Alexander Valley Zinfandel Blend 2023

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This is my favorite Zinfindel blend from Ridge. I like it/them more with 8-10 years of bottle age. But this 2023 drank very well young. One of the best current releases I’ve had in a while. Fresh as it was very recently bottled! 93+ in time.

Sirloin Steak was tip top.

Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025.

The ticket to this event has a pretty big price tag. But when you consider what a Napa etc. tasting or two and lunch would cost you, you are pretty much there and there is so much more than that. It ends up having great value. It’s wine, spirits and food candy land.
— 6 months ago

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Herman Story

Nuts & Bolts California Syrah 2014

2014 Vintage. Was a bit funky on opening but opens and lost that funk with air. Massive Syrah fruit and velvet mouthfeel. Great job Russell! — 8 months ago

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Herman Story

White Hawk Vineyard Syrah 2022

This is a layered narrative of dark fruits, a dash of black pepper, and that unmistakable hint of smoky earth. And undeniably funky. It’s not just about boldness; it’s about a refined grit, a raw elegance that speaks of rugged vineyards and uncompromising craftsmanship. — 9 months ago

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