Kseniya Volosnikova

9.3

A Monastrell from Jumilla which I always enjoy. 18 months in oak. Very hot and dry aromas in the nose, sour red fruits, Black Forest berries, handful of nuts, jam. Very nice acidity and tannins, could still wait couple of years and age beautifully — 8 years ago

Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.6

Always one of my favorite CA Chardonnays. Layers upon layers of complexity and nuances. Superb balance and built to easily last another decade or more. — 9 years ago

Richard Steinberg

8.9

Very solid. Lots of cherry fruit. Big and less Burgundian than I expected. Still fun. — 11 years ago

Rich Reader

8.9

100 years of solid viticultral artistry in head-trained vines. gorgeously upright and joyful. — 11 years ago

M

9.1

Earthy mushroom and cherry-berry bouquet. Tasting: Mostly cherry--a splash of blackberry, black tea, with limestone and oak on the finish, the latter sweetened a bit by the fruit. Well balanced tannins. In general, I am not a fan of straight merlot--and this bottle has not changed my opinion, but Ridge knows how to make it elegant. — 8 years ago

Monica Lins

9.0

Full body with a peppery after taste — 10 years ago

Madden Leaman

8.9

Loads of red fruit--raspberry and cherry especially. Nice touch of oak giving it some nice vanilla and clove notes. Good body and medium finish. Kind of tobacco-like taste on the finish. — 10 years ago

Richard Wrye

8.9

This really is Callia Alta Malbec. Smooth and fruity. — 9 years ago

Nathan Timm

9.5

To the tune of "play that song" - "drink that wine, the one that tastes oh so fine." — 9 years ago

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Jonathan Wall

9.2

First night dark cherry and a bit too acidic. Second night balances out with layers of character... Spent more time smelling than sipping. So glad to get this piece of quintessential California in Hong Kong. 2012. — 10 years ago