A pale lemon yellow in colour - quite youthful looking for a 12 year old Chardonnay. Aromatics of white peach - mealy and nutty notes, still with a nice acid cut at the finish. Drinking at its peak. Fuller than some Marg River Chardonnays I’ve had lately like Xanadu and Fraser Gallop. I have had richer Art Series Chardonnays but personally I love the balance in this. — a month ago
No sediment, so I popped and poured. Explosive nose has super-deep, pure spicy blackberry Zin fruit. Purity of fruit is a hallmark (in my experience) of Ridge’s Dusi Ranch cuvée. There’s also a bit of clove from the American oak, but it’s pretty subtle. Great intensity of flavor in the mouth, with a soft, enveloping texture. It’s big, at 14.8%, but it’s balanced. And keeping things under 15 in Paso is challenging. Terrific wine. Yummo. — 18 days ago
Delicious Sauvignon Blanc - dry with citrus notes. Would get this again. — 20 days ago
2008 June 2025. beautiful. really- balance still there. acid still high. cranberry, mineral. — 13 hours ago
Obviously too young but surprisingly approachable, great oaked nose — 14 days ago
Lovely with a long decant — 17 days ago
Yummy... Bold and juicy. Some dark fruit, leather, cigar, smoke. — 25 days ago
Scott E. Becker
[Tasted on June 7, 2025 at Noko in Nashville with Jay]
Raspberry fruit with black tea notes. Beautifully balanced. — 3 days ago