Sonoma County, California, USA
Good God, what a sensational wine is this 2016 Geyserville field blend from Ridge Vineyards, a predominant Zinfandel cuvée with 17% Carignane, 7% Petite Sirah, and 3% Alicante Bouschet.
Totally hedonistic, with perfectly ripe blackberry, cassis, rich dark chocolate and steeped plum, intertwined with crunchy gravel, toasted spices and a delightful sweet tobacco note. The palate is full bodied but elegant, powerful yet perfectly poised, replete with youthful vigour, with a lingering - and totally unapologetic - sweet vanilla perfume that completes what is an exceptionally harmonious mouthfeel. It’s the sort of wine you can’t stop sipping.
Ridge’s Geyserville holds a very special place in my heart. The 2000 was one of the first experiences that really sparked my love for wine as a young waiter around a decade ago. At ten or eleven years of age, that wine was truly memorable. I’ve been hooked on Zinfandel since, though I don’t drink nearly enough of it. This 2016 is the first Geyserville I’ve had for many years, and it has exceeded my high expectations. I cannot wait to try this in ten or fifteen years’ time.
Good God, what a sensational wine is this 2016 Geyserville field blend from Ridge Vineyards, a predominant Zinfandel cuvée with 17% Carignane, 7% Petite Sirah, and 3% Alicante Bouschet.
Totally hedonistic, with perfectly ripe blackberry, cassis, rich dark chocolate and steeped plum, intertwined with crunchy gravel, toasted spices and a delightful sweet tobacco note. The palate is full bodied but elegant, powerful yet perfectly poised, replete with youthful vigour, with a lingering - and totally unapologetic - sweet vanilla perfume that completes what is an exceptionally harmonious mouthfeel. It’s the sort of wine you can’t stop sipping.
Ridge’s Geyserville holds a very special place in my heart. The 2000 was one of the first experiences that really sparked my love for wine as a young waiter around a decade ago. At ten or eleven years of age, that wine was truly memorable. I’ve been hooked on Zinfandel since, though I don’t drink nearly enough of it. This 2016 is the first Geyserville I’ve had for many years, and it has exceeded my high expectations. I cannot wait to try this in ten or fifteen years’ time.
Brought home from Sorenson’s. OK
Brought home from Sorenson’s. OK
Mar 22nd, 2019
Damn delicious Gville. Needs time to really show its greatness.
Damn delicious Gville. Needs time to really show its greatness.
Dec 9th, 2018
Wine #2 of Ridge night and more with dessert. More bramble and density than the Boatman. Less fruit and the fruit was darker and more black than blue. Also enjoyable
Wine #2 of Ridge night and more with dessert. More bramble and density than the Boatman. Less fruit and the fruit was darker and more black than blue. Also enjoyable
Jan 27th, 2024Once a year a bottle of (Ridge) "Geyserville". :) Unfortunately this one is my last from vintage of 2016.
Once a year a bottle of (Ridge) "Geyserville". :) Unfortunately this one is my last from vintage of 2016.
Jul 29th, 2022This time: roasted meat - after three hours of decantation.
This time: roasted meat - after three hours of decantation.
Apr 29th, 2021
Great wine, shame I spilled a full glass. Mar 26 ‘21
Great wine, shame I spilled a full glass. Mar 26 ‘21
Mar 27th, 2021
Super young... decanted for several hours.. leathery, oak and deep fruit flavor..
Super young... decanted for several hours.. leathery, oak and deep fruit flavor..
Mar 14th, 2021This is really good. Julie made Coq au Vin and it paired perfectly.
This is really good. Julie made Coq au Vin and it paired perfectly.
Feb 13th, 2021Good stuff. Not too simple. Firm, enough fruit.
Good stuff. Not too simple. Firm, enough fruit.
Dec 26th, 2020
