Ahlgren Vineyard

Monterey County Petite Sirah 1977

Vintner Wilde Farm Wines

9.0

Holding up surprisingly well. Autumnal to be sure, with notes of spicy black licorice / licorice root, coffee, black pepper, camphor and mint. Black fruit with extended air. I miss this label very much. — 2 years ago

Mike liked this

Neil Schlecht

So old they spelled it Sirah

Ahlgren

Bates Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 1991

Loren Grossman

Vintner Wilde Farm Wines

9.3

So good. Old school mountain cab. Seamless. — 9 years ago

Brian liked this

Ahlgren Vineyard

Ventana Vineyards Syrah 2001

Uli Klumpp

9.0

Quite powerful fruit and acidity. Aged well, lots of sediment required decanting. Some funk on the first night, gone on the second. Good, but not as good as the Paso Robles Syrah of previous years.

Winemaker's comment: Deep & dark. Classic Syrah bouquet w/ bright, spicy flavors. Rich & complex, fine finish. Unfined/unfiltered. Bottled May 2004. — 9 years ago

Ahlgren

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1982

Uli Klumpp

9.3

Decided to open the most aged bottle in the house this weekend, and it was remarkable. The old Napa at its finest, bold yet light footed, still fresh, balanced with well integrated tannins and noticeable acidity. This wine complemented a grass fed ribeye steak with potato gratin exceptionally well.
Winemaker’s Comment: 100% York Creek Vnyd. Cab. Sauv. Complex, spicy, varietal bouquet with hints of currants. Fine balance and finish, unfined and unfiltered. Bottled July 1982 [sic]. — 7 years ago

Eric liked this

Ahlgren

Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 1979

Uli Klumpp

9.0

Interesting one from the 70s... seemed over the hill at first, but with some air it came back to life. Would have been great if it had a bit more fruit left.
Winemaker's Comment: 79% Cabernet Sauv. from Tepusquet; 17% Petite Sirah and 4% Merlot from Ventana Vineyards. Full, rich flavors & color. Unfined. Bottled March 1982. D.D.A. — 9 years ago

Uli Klumpp

Had another bottle recently, seemed in better shape. Enjoyable.

Ahlgren

Bates Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Dr. Wo

9.0

A sentimental fave, visited several times. When the Ahlgrens, Val & Dexter, were retiring they sent me the sale prospectus. Dream on! I hope they are with us and well. The wine? Excellent as always, great example of Santa Cruz Mnts cab. — 9 years ago

Uli Klumpp

They were with us and well spring 2016. I bought some more Reserve then.