Matt Austin
Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA
8.8
Would have guessed CDP blind. A big hot stewed fruit kind of CDP. Not really what I was expecting based on other experiences with Ridge rhones.
Would have guessed CDP blind. A big hot stewed fruit kind of CDP. Not really what I was expecting based on other experiences with Ridge rhones.
May 25th, 2016 Love when the vitality of the wine debunks the drinking window (5 - 7 years) on the back label.
Love when the vitality of the wine debunks the drinking window (5 - 7 years) on the back label.
Jan 10th, 2015 Still kicking and didn't mind air. Reminded us more of Bordeaux than Rhone.
Still kicking and didn't mind air. Reminded us more of Bordeaux than Rhone.
Dec 2nd, 2016 Tremendous funk, tremendous wine.
Tremendous funk, tremendous wine.
Oct 8th, 2016 Soft warm Grenache hug. Olive tapenade notes from Syrah. In a good spot. Might have been fresher a couple of years ago.
Soft warm Grenache hug. Olive tapenade notes from Syrah. In a good spot. Might have been fresher a couple of years ago.
Jun 1st, 2016 Wow what a wine. Deep dark fruit with aromas of currant, black strap molasses and tar yet still lively for its age.
Wow what a wine. Deep dark fruit with aromas of currant, black strap molasses and tar yet still lively for its age.
Jan 23rd, 2016 Very one dimensional. Disappointing
Very one dimensional. Disappointing
Jan 10th, 2016 Good from the get go, very mellow loads of fruit and full, Gift from Croll
Good from the get go, very mellow loads of fruit and full, Gift from Croll
Feb 1st, 2015 very lovely
Mar 28th, 2014 John had this 6 years ago
John had this 6 years ago
Jun 5th, 2018 
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
