Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

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 — 4 days ago

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Somm David T

@Tom Casagrande Indeed.

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

Thanks for the education! @Doug Powers

Fleur de Mer

Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend

Kelley Raymond

9.2

Pretty reliable bottle — a month ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Rosé Champagne 1988

jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

9.7

been a minute — 2 months ago

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Jay Kline

Curious if it needed some time to open up. The 1990 Bolly Rosé Grand Année I had last year needed to decant for about 30min and then it was bangin.

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. — 13 days ago

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Somm David T

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

Ming L

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

Somm David T

Solid producer.