Tried this new arrivial fresh off the boat last night:
1. Ridge GrenacheBlanc PasoRobles (13.7%; 86% GrenacheBlanc/14% Picpoul; 61% AdelaidaVnyd/24% FossilCreekVnyd/15% HalterRanchVnyd; bttld May 2023; aged on lees for 6 mo.; Drk: 3/23-3/27-3/28: TG) 2022: Light gold color; very strong floral/GB/carnations/gardenias rather perfumed talc/mineral/chalky some spicy/cardamon slight WhiteRhonish/earthy very perfumed/aromatic beautiful nose; bit soft quite rich/lush very floral/GB/gardenias/white roses some mineral/perfumed talc slight tangy/metallic some spicy/cardamon bit complex lovely perfumed flavor; very long/lingering intense floral finish that mimics flavor; a terrific GB w/ loads of fruit & a very attractive minerality. $35.00/27.75 (Z-List)
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More zibblesnort from TheBloodyPuplit:
1. This is about the 4-5'th vintage of Ridge GrenacheBlanc. I think this is probably their best one yet. It shows a minerality that you seldom find in Paso GB except in the TablacCreek versions. I'm going back for more.
Tom