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Ridge Vineyards, Geyserville 2006 (3L RARE FORMAT]
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The two-room Independence School was built in the 1870’s and served the ranches south of Geyserville for nearly a century. Several of the small vineyards we harvest in what is now Geyserville Township are located in the historic school district. The old school, now a residence, stands adjacent to the vineyards.
Abundant winter rain and a cold spring were followed by intense summer heat. Harvest began mid-September; the hand-picked fruit was crushed to small tanks for natural primary fermentation. We pressed on day eight, including all the press wine for its complexity. Natural malolactic finished within three weeks, and the wines were ready for blind tasting. Two of the four chosen parcels contain nineteenth-century vines, two were planted in the 1960s; all share gravelly loam and river-rock sub-soil. Barrel-aged for seventeen months, the wine was racked every quarter for clarity. Bramble fruits and exotic spice impart opulence, depth and classic old-vine character. The 2006 is delicious now; its firm structural tannins assure a decade of further development.
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Ruby slightly bricking. Round, almost sweet fruits and a finish that goes longer than 45 seconds. Enough acid left for just a little pucker, with soft but still well-present tannins. The Petit Syrah blended in really makes this wine, which is juicy and really delicious. Likely could last a few more years but it's ready now. This note is on pop and pour and will update later after it opens up. It will be interesting to see if it come up or falls apart. Having tonight with stuffed lamb saddle.
After 2 hours open, dramatically better. Acid subdued in favor of the herbal, tobacco, dark fruits and general juiciness of this lovely wine. Orgasmic with the lamb saddle...Holy Shit. 8/5/2022
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