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) — a month ago
Yummy... Bold and juicy. Some dark fruit, leather, cigar, smoke. — 13 days ago
Red and black fruit, leathery tannins. — 7 days ago
Lovely with a long decant — 5 days ago
Delicious Sauvignon Blanc - dry with citrus notes. Would get this again. — 8 days ago
Block 296. Deep purple. Earthy. Dry. Dark fruit. Just opened it. May open up to be lighter. — 15 days ago
Obviously too young but surprisingly approachable, great oaked nose — 3 days ago
Tom Casagrande
No sediment, so I popped and poured. Explosive nose has super-deep, pure spicy blackberry Zin fruit. Purity of fruit is a hallmark (in my experience) of Ridge’s Dusi Ranch cuvée. There’s also a bit of clove from the American oak, but it’s pretty subtle. Great intensity of flavor in the mouth, with a soft, enveloping texture. It’s big, at 14.8%, but it’s balanced. And keeping things under 15 in Paso is challenging. Terrific wine. Yummo. — 6 days ago