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Rose Ridge Winery

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Dave
9.3

Day 1 of this year's Smallmouth Smackdown has begun. After 7 hours on the boat, and a dozen bass, it's time to crack into some libations (had a few PBR's on the boat).
This is a lush Zin. Concentrated fruit, but savory and chewy. Blackberry, blood orange, cigar box, and enough structure to age much longer. This is my 3rd Ridge Zin, and I'd have to say I still favor the Pagani Ranch.
Listening to Chris Stapleton — 5 days ago

Pooneet, Somm and 21 others liked this
Somm David T

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@Tom Casagrande Indeed.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, bravo my man!! The other advice you received is also great!! I think Pagani vs. Lytton Springs vs. Geyserville vs. any other Ridge Zin is often vintage, since they’re all blends!! (In fact, Geyserville never (mostly?) never says Zinfandel on the label since it very rarely (never?) is at least 75% Zinfandel, which is the CA requirement for varietal name on the label.
Dave

Dave

Thanks for the education! @Doug Powers

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2022

Ming L
9.1

Aromas of strawberry, pomelo, watermelon, rose petal, sea breeze, and hint of thyme. The palate adds additional red berries, citrus, and faint earthy notes. Medium body that is nicely textured. Fresh yet round acidity. There is off-dry sensation on the otherwise slightly savory medium finish.

Lovely but pricy rose. — 14 days ago

Jamie, Tom and 7 others liked this
Somm David T

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I would say in many cases, the gold standard for Provence rosés. A property my wife & I visited in 2015.
Ming L

Ming L

That must be a great visit @Somm David T ! What do you think of Domaine Ott?
Somm David T

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Solid producer.

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

Frank Soldano
9.5

Very nice sipping wine. Fruit forward with a slightly sweet finish. — 17 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2019

Ray Vanderhoff
9.1

Interesting Zinfandel based California blend. Dark ruby/purple color with a slight garnet rim. Pronounced aromas of ripe red and black berries, mint, violets moist earth and wet stones. Plush flavors of black berry/raspberry/plum fruit, mulberries, cola, dried herbs and sweet baking spices. Touch of smoky black pepper spice on the long and zesty finish. Medium-plus bodied and robust, with a juicy profile and soft silky tannins. Excellent picnic wine! Memorial Day 2026. — 2 days ago

Dave and Tom liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Pagani Ranch Sonoma Valley Zinfandel Blend 2023

Dave
9.3

Found it! This is a light-handed Zin, and very delicious. Thanks for the recommendation! @Doug Powers @Anthony De Blasi
Listening to a little Depeche Mode!! — 17 days ago

Ray, Tom and 15 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Too cool. @Tom Casagrande
Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

@Dave sorry, today is the first time in weeks that Delectable kind of works again…it’s a pleasure to see that you play Depeche Mode at one of my recommendations 🤩
Dave

Dave

Woohoo! @Anthony De Blasi

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2022

KRISTIE
8.9

Our distinctive white blend marries the crisp honeyed citrus fruit of Chenin Blanc (80%) with the plush body, soft floral and juicy peach notes of Voignier (20%) for a lush, versatile and delicious wine. — 17 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2022

Dave
9.3

My Pagani Ranch post totally disappeared. Bummer, I tagged my friends in it!
Geyserville is very nice, too!
Listening to Oscar Peterson — 14 days ago

Ray, Brian and 16 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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Yumyumyumyum ad infinitum!
Tom Casagrande

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@Dave - Two weeks worth of wines notes disappeared from my page too. But I was curious if they had completely disappeared or just from my page. So I searched for a couple of them, and turns out they’re still somewhere on the app. Just not on my page.
Dave

Dave

Yeah I see that. I should have known. @Tom Casagrande

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Los Carneros Vin Gris of Pinot Noir 2023

Steve Rura
8.9

Saline, dry, red berry, citrus rind, bitters. Very nice, but I prefer a little more fruit and a little more French. With the first grill of the season! Charred salmon, asparagus, corn on the cob, and strawberry tomato and watermelon salad — 24 days ago

Lyle, Juan and 1 other liked this

Château de Trinquevedel

Tavel Grenache Rosé 2024

Connor Kanen
9.2

A classic! Got to love the color on Trinquevedel. Candied apple, watermelon. Great wine, friendly price. — 3 days ago

Château d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2025

Sam Friedland
8.9

Pleasant, dry and gentle Rasberries. — 14 days ago