Ridge Vineyards
Lytton Estate Vineyard Syrah Blend
Nice vanilla and jam compote nose, which carries through to the palate. Beautiful mouthfeel, which is smooth and lithe. Mature cherries and vanillin complete a strong showing.
Nice vanilla and jam compote nose, which carries through to the palate. Beautiful mouthfeel, which is smooth and lithe. Mature cherries and vanillin complete a strong showing.
Jun 2nd, 2018Cinnamon toast and vanilla creme brulee. Balanced and silky texture with firm earth surrounding more new world flavors. Oregano and mint and sandpaper tannins. A wine that is much more "California" than I expected from Ridge. Actually some pleasant acidity tying the whole flavor profile together. Well made and very complex but I think a tad over-oaked.
Cinnamon toast and vanilla creme brulee. Balanced and silky texture with firm earth surrounding more new world flavors. Oregano and mint and sandpaper tannins. A wine that is much more "California" than I expected from Ridge. Actually some pleasant acidity tying the whole flavor profile together. Well made and very complex but I think a tad over-oaked.
Sep 29th, 2017combo dark and red fruits, black pepper, vanila
combo dark and red fruits, black pepper, vanila
Feb 23rd, 20172014 vintage. Crushed violets, Chambord, short rib and a starchy, smashed bean/lentil (a first!) influence on the nose. Light-medium/medium body. Pastille flavors with a splash of au jus on the finishing flavors. 94% Syrah, 6% Viognier and 14.5% ABV. Back label sed the wine would “be at its best over the next six to eight years (comment dated 06.2016).” Stuck in the middle with you comment would seem to be spot on. Jokers to the right.
2014 vintage. Crushed violets, Chambord, short rib and a starchy, smashed bean/lentil (a first!) influence on the nose. Light-medium/medium body. Pastille flavors with a splash of au jus on the finishing flavors. 94% Syrah, 6% Viognier and 14.5% ABV. Back label sed the wine would “be at its best over the next six to eight years (comment dated 06.2016).” Stuck in the middle with you comment would seem to be spot on. Jokers to the right.
Mar 24th, 2023Nariz: ciruela, mora, cereza, tierra, cuero. Nariz algo parecida a un Rioja.
Boca: Tanino M+ pero ya resueltos, Acidez M, Alcohol M+
Mostrando evolucion.
Nariz: ciruela, mora, cereza, tierra, cuero. Nariz algo parecida a un Rioja.
Boca: Tanino M+ pero ya resueltos, Acidez M, Alcohol M+
Mostrando evolucion.
Nariz: mora,cereza, aceitunas, toque leve de pimienta. En nariz aromas de fruta primarios.
Boca: algo de fruta en ataque, Tanino M+ pero sedosos e integrados, Acidez M, Alcohol M+.
Muy rico.
Nariz: mora,cereza, aceitunas, toque leve de pimienta. En nariz aromas de fruta primarios.
Boca: algo de fruta en ataque, Tanino M+ pero sedosos e integrados, Acidez M, Alcohol M+.
Muy rico.
Fantastic, good acidity, great mouthfeel, mildly tannic. Went well with hearty soup.
Fantastic, good acidity, great mouthfeel, mildly tannic. Went well with hearty soup.
Jan 11th, 2019