Yarra Ridge

Anthill Farms

Comptche Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

John Howard
9.4

Beautiful. — 4 months ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

So glad our impressions from the tasting at the Lytton Springs tasting room was borne out over a year later. You probably haven’t had a #chardonnay like this. This vintage has a distinctive green curry leaf (Bergera koenigii) aroma, backed by dried pineapple, toasted almonds. There’s some weight on the palate, stone fruit, pear and hints of vanilla. Beautifully complex and paired wonderfully with heirloom Mexican corn tortilla tacos. #ridgevineyards — 6 months ago

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Yarra Yering

Dry Red N°1 Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

The final wine at the Yarra Yering dinner in Brisbane last Thursday night 3rd October 2024 with winemaker Sarah Crowe. Fitting that Dry Red No. 1 should be the final wine - arguably the Jewel in the Crown. Initial aromatic impressions are gorgeous. This is the 50th vintage of Dry Red No. 1. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Brief notes - blackberry, aniseed and bay leaf. A medium bodied Cabernet with M+ intensity and finishing with fine boned tannin structure. Power with poise, concentration with finesse. Will live for 20 years plus. I have been buying on an irregular basis for many years. The 1990 was a highlight. I asked Sarah, who was Chairman of the Royal Sydney Wine Show this year to compare 3 of the main Cabernet producing areas in Australia - Yarra Valley leafy fragrance, Coonawarra Mint, and Margaret River herbaceousness. At Restaurant Dan Arnold. — 7 months ago

Tom, Somm and 19 others liked this
Helen Arvanitopoulos

Helen Arvanitopoulos

I want to know where this dinner was. Beyond jealous. Just saw all the wines. Amazing
Bob McDonald

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@Helen Arvanitopoulos The dinner was at Restaurant Dan Arnold in Brisbane, Helen. Dan is an Australian who spent many years working at Michelin starred restaurants in France before returning home and opening his own restaurant.
Helen Arvanitopoulos

Helen Arvanitopoulos

Love it. Well hopefully when I'm back in Sydney I can check out a few similar events

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Estate Dry Creek Valley Syrah Grenache 2018

Fantastic, fruity, decant two hours or hold for a bit. Personally didn’t decant, and wine was still holding its own on day 3. — 4 years ago

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Brick House

Ribbon Ridge Gamay Noir

I usually tend toward Pinot Noir, but when I want something just a bit bolder, Gamay hits the spot. I have really been enjoying this 2015 vintage. — 7 years ago

Hidden Ridge

55% slope Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Sold this bottle for about $120, my guest loved it. — 10 years ago

Rich, Chris and 1 other liked this

Giant Steps

Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

My last bottle of 2015 Applejack Pinot Noir. Sweet red fruits - lacked the complexity I was expecting at 10 years of age. The following night more savoury, earthy, mushroom like notes making the wine more complex and delicious. My early notes years ago, showing overt whole bunch influence have integrated into the overall wine. — 4 months ago

Dawn, Tom and 23 others liked this

Brick House

Les Dijonnais Ribbon Ridge Pinot Noir 2014

Magnum. Drink now. Lovely wine. — 5 months ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1990

Perfectly ripe. This wine is peak. Mature fruit in balance with everything. This was ready to go from the pour. Well rounded and deep. Gorgeous color. Likely to start receding soon. So drink up! — 6 months ago

Ed, Tom and 14 others liked this
Shay A

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Had the ‘94 a few days ago…gorgeous!

Carson Ridge

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Medium ruby in color; black cherries, plums, and cedar on the nose; medium plus acidity; medium tannins, but smooth; tastes like blackberries, cherries, and a hint of bell pepper witha long finish. Not as complex as I would like, but pretty good. — 2 years ago

Dirty & Rowdy

Shake Ridge Ranch Mourvedre

yes, this is a photo of a computer image. tasted as part of a Mourvèdre wine group tasting via zoom, wines portioned into woozies. 2018v. super aromatic, raspberry/cranberry juice, fresh leather, violet. palate texture is silky, light but complex and flavorful, acid medium +, long tannins- just a bit of grip. fantastic — 4 years ago

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Rivers-Marie

Occidental Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir

A little heavier than I remember but fully mature and fun to drink with friends. — 6 years ago

Cameron Winery

Abbey Ridge Pinot Noir 2017

Sweet red and black cherry fruit, wet leaves and sous bois, med body, med + acidity, long finish 😋 — 4 months ago

Shay, Lyle and 4 others liked this

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

J Choi
9.6

Friendsgiving. Magnum. Old Napa! 27 years. Loved it — 5 months ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

Ron R
9.3

Honeydew melon and pineapple everywhere.. broad and expansive on the mid-palate. Moderate and honied sweetness is tucked in with complementary acidity. A beauty. — 6 months ago

Tom, Ted and 30 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2016

Quite ready to go. No decant, opened 3 hours before. Nice seamless fruit, tannins very integrated. Could use a bit more acid, but still appreciate it esp at a nice restrained 13.4%. — 7 months ago

Tyler, Tom and 1 other liked this

Switchback Ridge

Peterson Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Softened, earthy spices with a velvety mouth feel. Tannins notable, yet not overpowering. A beautiful complement to panko encrusted lamb with anchovy butter. — 9 months ago

Switchback Ridge

Peterson Family Vineyard Merlot 2015

Black berry aroma and taste. Smooth tannins and mild acidity. Just a tad tart on the finish. — 2 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Ponzo Vineyard Zinfandel Petite Sirah 2016

Medium ruby color. Aromas of dried red fruit, savory herbs and chalky minerals. Amazing black cherry on the palate soft, black tea tannins gives it a nice dry finish. — 6 years ago

Weijie, S.S. and 17 others liked this
Trixie

Trixie

Nice description!🍷
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Thank you! Cheers @Trixie !

Failla

Occidental Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

Ehren Jordan is a Master, brilliant winemaker this 07 displays this talent beautifully. Shows bright fruit both on the bouquet and on the palate. — 6 years ago

Jeff OrlowskiJoe Roth
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Pine Ridge Vineyards

Fortis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Heavier tannins – nice. Velvety. Tobacco, leather, earthy blueberries. Long finish making me want more, more, more. This is a repeat. — 8 years ago

Carol Hagler
with Carol