Wine Review

Monday is wine class night, however class was called off due to the snowy/icy weather. Feeling the need for some wine I ventured to my trusty wine rack. In looking at the options I went for a 2006 Ridge Geyserville. This wine is a blend of 70% Zinfandel (just under the 75% minimum to call it that varietal), 18% Carignane, 10% Petit Syrah and 2% Mataro grapes.


In absolutely non-technical terms this wine rocks! As in go to your wine shop and buy some, and stick it on the shelf for the next few years. The label tells me that I'm drinking it a bit too early, but it tastes so very good. If it is this good now, I can't wait to see what it will be like in a few years.

Getting to the technical stuff...
On the nose there are great fruit elements (deep red cherries and dark berries) with hints of earthy leathers and vague overtones of baking spices (nutmeg, spice, clove.)

In tasting the wines I found all those elements I smelled showed up and blended into one elegant expression. The tannins balance the alcohol and acidity of the wine, and lend a great structure to the wine. This wine lingers on the palate in a pleasing way enticing you to drink more of it.

All in all... I like Ridge to begin with, and I really liked this wine. I might have to go out and pick up a few more bottles to let them rest for a few years.

Cheers!