Deep purple color with youthful pink on the rim. Deep berry and plum smell; delicious deep berry and cherry taste, strong but smooth tannin; little to no astringency; light mineral quality as well. Very enjoyable, if not a gulp-after-gulp wine.
Deep purple color with youthful pink on the rim. Deep berry and plum smell; delicious deep berry and cherry taste, strong but smooth tannin; little to no astringency; light mineral quality as well. Very enjoyable, if not a gulp-after-gulp wine.
1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2019
My exception to the rule on Merlot! Beautiful wine. Vibrant, fruity, raisins, notable acid. Structured body, smooth finish. Was great now, but curious how it would drink after another couple of years.
My exception to the rule on Merlot! Beautiful wine. Vibrant, fruity, raisins, notable acid. Structured body, smooth finish. Was great now, but curious how it would drink after another couple of years.
May 27th, 2018
Earthy mushroom and cherry-berry bouquet. Tasting: Mostly cherry--a splash of blackberry, black tea, with limestone and oak on the finish, the latter sweetened a bit by the fruit. Well balanced tannins. In general, I am not a fan of straight merlot--and this bottle has not changed my opinion, but Ridge knows how to make it elegant.
Earthy mushroom and cherry-berry bouquet. Tasting: Mostly cherry--a splash of blackberry, black tea, with limestone and oak on the finish, the latter sweetened a bit by the fruit. Well balanced tannins. In general, I am not a fan of straight merlot--and this bottle has not changed my opinion, but Ridge knows how to make it elegant.
Jul 29th, 2017
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
