Ridge Geyserville 2001 Zinfandel/Carigna/Petit Sirah (37.5cl)

Not a tasting note, but just a big thumbs up.

14% alcohol seems to assist a well balanced wine with a touch of peppery spiciness, good solid (but not over the top) complex fruit and gentle tannins. Acid is nicely judged as well for what comes across as a good warm climate wine. More than enough to hold the interest without needing to shout about it.

Whilst not cheap for a half bottle (£12), I'm very happy with this.

Looking forward to our 99 Petit Sirah from the same producer if this is a fair reflection on the producers style.

regards

Ian

Ian -- I think thats a good price for a half. The Wine Soc has the 75cl bottle at £22.

I'd be drinking a lot more Ridge if it was a little less expensive -- good wine, good winery. And I love the Petite Sirah.

I did a tasting note on the 2001 Ridge Geyserville recently and concluded that I should have read the back label first which suggests that this wine will be at its best from 2010 to 2013. I was curious, having had various vintages of Ridge Lytton Springs but no Geyserville previously, so probably couldn't have been that patient anyway. If I purchase more of the 2001 I will hold it a few years. My preference is still for the Lytton Springs (I also enjoy the Paso Robles Ridge from Dusi Ranch grapes which is slightly less expensive and might be more rustic or more "ripe" in style.)