Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2023 pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and dried mixed brambles, Luxardo cherries, red and purple flowers, black pepper, vanilla and dry earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This is one of the more approachable young Geyserville’s I’ve had in a long time and remains on of my favorite Zinfandel-based blends from Ridge. Drink now through 2048. — 10 days ago

Mark Mannebach

9.0

Bright red fruit with smooth finish — 2 years ago

Steve Gerths

9.0

1896 vines. Deep red blackberry flavor. Just south of Geyserville in Alexander Valley — 5 years ago

Evan Bloom

8.9

Still young and red fruit forward- would still leave for another 5 years for more tertiary development. Small amount of tabbaco and forest floor on mid-palate..integrates tannins. Want nicely with a good hanger steak. — 7 years ago

with Ron

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9.0

The East Bench Zinfandel is always a step up from the Three Valleys but without the age-ability or complexity of the Lytton Springs or Geyserville. This one is just at the front end of its drinking window and will likely show more in six months or so. — 7 years ago

Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.3

Tasted at the new Geyserville tasting room. What a beautiful setting. The new silver oaks are really terrific wines. I particularly liked this 2014 Alexander valley. It was so true to its Cabernet roots and should glide effortlessly in the cellar for many many years — 8 years ago

Norman

9.3

Always nice with food. — a month ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.1

Blend of 76 percent Zinfandel with 16 percent Carignane, 6 percent Petit Syrah, 2 percent Alicante Bouschet. Blackberry, plum and some earthiness on the palate. February 2026. — 5 months ago

Alan Hyde

9.0

My second favorite Ridge just behind Geyserville. — 5 years ago

Floyd Christofferson

9.2

Very nice. — 6 years ago

with Stephen

Clive McNish

9.2

Had to try the 2016 vintage and I think it is better than ‘15. Of course it’s fruit driven but it seems to have more depth and be more balanced. Blackcurrant, vanilla, baking spice and some lightly bitter cacao on the palate. I think for the price this a great ‘heavy’ Napa Cabernet. A good Papillon should hopefully mean that there is a good Mercury Head to be tasted; looking forward to finding out. — 7 years ago

Kevin McGuire

9.1

Fruit bomb. Lots of fruit — 8 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.1

Tip of the hat. — 8 years ago

Sabrina McDaniel

9.4

Had the Zinfandel but only Cab is listed. Loved it at the winery... great people; great family story. — 4 months ago

Jerry Dixon

9.4

We had this in Geyserville at Diabalo with Tamera delicious! — 7 months ago

Rich Bluth

9.1

fully developed...holds up against the best of cabernet — 5 years ago

Douglas Braun

9.1

2013 vintage - Mercury “Les Montoya”amazing perfume violets cherry /raspberry , earthy, super subtle oak — 5 years ago

Rich Bluth

9.1

This wine was a knockout! Full bodied, great nose and fruit and an earthy feel. Best Carignane I’ve had. It doesn’t hurt that it’s from a historic old vine block at Lytton Springs. — 7 years ago

Chris England

9.3

🎄 Advent Halfy Calendar Day 12 🎄

🎅 Santa says “This purple headed beast would warm me making deliveries but I don’t want a SUI yes Sleighing Under the Influence 😊”

📝 I say a powerful fruit filled annihilation on your senses that will please any big bold wine lover 😉

⏩ 🍾 Mrs E got Perrier Jouet Grand Brut NV

📍 Ridge Geyserville 2014

🏵 93-94 points

🍇 60% Zinfandel, 24% Carignane, 12% Petite Sirah & 4% Mourvèdre

🍷 Deep blackened ruby

👃 A blackcurrant, blackberry & black cherry nasal slam w/ a blueberry & raspberry wallop followed w/ earth, spice, creamed violet, melted chocolate, light oak & damson plump plum smash 💥

👄 Full bodied juicy plump rich explosion of punchy powered black fruits w/ a red liquorice & mocha slap

🎯 Long creamy warming dark fruit 💥 & purple teeth stain w/ a red liquorice & mocha linger as the blackcurrant punches you again w/ a blueberry spank
— 8 years ago

Brandon T

9.3

Would prefer to buy this 10/10 vs. mercury head, no doubt.. Could see the score WA gave it. Very good, IMO. — 8 years ago