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Eden Ridge

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 — 4 days ago

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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

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. — 16 days ago

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2018

Robert Stackowiak
9.2

Golden color. Green apple and vanilla (light oak) on the palate. Age worthy. April 2026. — a month 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 — 13 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

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2030

Bob Boyle
9.2

Good wine, nice depth to the fruit with long finish — 5 days ago

Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Neil Valenzuela
9.2

Deep purple color. Aromas of cassis, blackberry, earthy tones and herbs. Blackberry on the palate, earth and a hint of vegetation. Very tasty cab.

🍇 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec

🏅94 Points - Robert Parker
🏅94 Points - Wine Enthusiast
🏅91 Pints - Wine Advocate — a month ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Nice pull!
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Mount Eden Cabernet clone from the old Cinnabar property. Most people don't know this clone has Château Margaux origins. This cab and the Mount Eden Estate (and the old old Mount Eden Reserve Old Vine d.1992) with those Margaux subtleties on dry-farmed slopes? Uhh duh. Sign my ass(ets) up posthaste.
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Fantastic @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego !

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!! — 16 days ago

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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

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend

Josh Armenta
9.0

Smooth wine with bright red fruit and good structure. — 9 days ago

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
9.3

2019 vintage. Oak attack if served above 65 degrees. Def essential to get that temp down to the 55-64 range so as to conduct pleasant conversation. Otherwise, it’s just screaming/noise. Previous vintage exhibited the same tendency whereas 2017 and before generally didn’t (to this extreme). Hoping it’s not trending that direction but suspect it is. Some splendid complexities once past the rapids. Medium-heavy body. 4.22.26. — a month ago

Douglas, Tom and 7 others liked this

Anthill Farms

Comptche Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

John Howard
9.8

Holy shit! Best vintage I’ve tasted of this. Perfectly balanced. Maybe more like A 98. Upped rating. Insaneeee!! — 2 months ago

Steven, Tom and 15 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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👀👀💥
John Howard

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@Tom Casagrande yep. Wish we had got more than two of these.