Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Ridge Zinfandel blends always age well. This was no different. Tasted this blind and no one called Zinfandel. That’s how different they become with this kind of age. That Zinfandel jamminess fades and complexity rises.

Recent pick up at K&L $46.

Happy Birthday to me! — 4 days ago

Brian Hearty

9.0

2020. The 2019 Cabernet Franc has been one of my favorite OWW wines and this 2020 vintage may get there with a little more time in the cellar. — 6 months ago

with Paul

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Medium Ruby with aromas of red berry fruit, currants and complex spices. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blueberry flavors, with licorice, dried fruit notes, oak, earthy pepper spices and cola tones. Fine dusty tannins with lively acidity, long finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy notes. Will age well. — 3 years ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.4

One of our favorites, delicious and smooth without being super fruity. — a month ago

with Brian

Gage Orion

9.5

Cracked into a bottle from last visit to Napa. I am such a fan off all the Gamble family wines. Such a smooth bottle with a fantastic oaky finish. Tastes even better once it’s breathed a little. Serve me a bottle of this before I die and I’ll die with a smile on my face. — 6 months ago

Anna Sangiacomo

9.4

Two Miles from the Pacific Ocean with an elevation of 1500 feet. This is one of the most elegant wines of the three different sites.  Rose petals, crushed raspberry, wild strawberry.  — 3 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.5

Quite structured, granitic, juicy, meaty, a bit of smoke. Very, very special — 3 years ago

Doug Powers

9.4

Terrific red wine from the La Clarine Estate vineyard, reminds me a little of Domaine de Trevallon (Cab and Syrah, though here other grapes as well), big and rich still, showing just a tad of mature notes, long, persistent finish, hides its 14.5% ABV well, kudos to Hank!! — 6 months ago

with Hank and Jim

Bob McDonald

9.6

Aromatic notes of rose and violet. Great depth of delicious flavour on the medium bodied palate. Red fruits - savoury and rich. See previous note for the 2014 - always excellent but 8 years of cellaring has enhanced this wine. To have won the Jimmy Watson Trophy for the Best One Year Old Dry Red at Royal Melbourne and still starring now at 8 years of age shows this is a wine for all seasons and all years. Should be a regular purchase. A Winner. — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Medium lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral and flinty notes. On the palate flavors of ripe apple and lemon citrus, oak and vanilla, smooth with a crisp texture, lively acidity. Medium+ finish ending with citrus fruit and sweet savory mineral character. — 3 years ago