Ridge Vineyards
Buchignani Ranch Carignane
Sonoma County, California, USA
Aromas are lush and round: ripe blue and black berry fruit, warming spice, and a dollop of vanilla from the oak. Nice acidity and relatively lean body (which I like), but unfortunately the mid-palate is hollow and the finish very short. A bit underwhelming as I was expecting more concentration and length from these 60-80 year old vines.
Aromas are lush and round: ripe blue and black berry fruit, warming spice, and a dollop of vanilla from the oak. Nice acidity and relatively lean body (which I like), but unfortunately the mid-palate is hollow and the finish very short. A bit underwhelming as I was expecting more concentration and length from these 60-80 year old vines.
Apr 30th, 2018
Very nice. Medium bodied. Goes down too easy. After 4 hours open some added complexity showed up.
Very nice. Medium bodied. Goes down too easy. After 4 hours open some added complexity showed up.
1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2018
Very elegant, almost demure expression of Carignan. Tightly wound and aromatically closed right now, but I really love the subtle attack and medium weight. Moves around the palate with great energy and nerve. Hints of vanilla and sweet cream coming through on the nose. Cherry pit and mineral edge showing up after some air. Elegant wine with loads of potential, but drinking a bit backwards today. I’m glad I have two more bottles for the cellar.
Very elegant, almost demure expression of Carignan. Tightly wound and aromatically closed right now, but I really love the subtle attack and medium weight. Moves around the palate with great energy and nerve. Hints of vanilla and sweet cream coming through on the nose. Cherry pit and mineral edge showing up after some air. Elegant wine with loads of potential, but drinking a bit backwards today. I’m glad I have two more bottles for the cellar.
1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2018
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SommCon San Diego 2018: Carignan - It's Not Just for Blending Anymore - Thursday, November 15
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Nov 13th, 2018
First time with this varietal. Nice licorice and fig on the nose filled by soft tannins and confirm licorice on the pallet. Very interesting wine.
First time with this varietal. Nice licorice and fig on the nose filled by soft tannins and confirm licorice on the pallet. Very interesting wine.
Jan 31st, 2021I love this. Beautiful nose, baking spices, warmth, dark fruit and vanilla. Would 100% buy again. 2016 vintage.
I love this. Beautiful nose, baking spices, warmth, dark fruit and vanilla. Would 100% buy again. 2016 vintage.
Aug 13th, 2019
This is a great vintage, and highly recommend cellaring a few bottles for later. 9.1 for now, 9.2 with bottle age.
P.S.
Delectable, we need a score Range option.
Thanks in advance,
RB
This is a great vintage, and highly recommend cellaring a few bottles for later. 9.1 for now, 9.2 with bottle age.
P.S.
Delectable, we need a score Range option.
Thanks in advance,
RB
