My new order of the Ridge GB arrived Monday, so Pobega'd:
1. Ridge GrenacheBlanc PasoRobles (13.9%; 84% GrenacheBlanc/14% Picpoul/2% Roussanne; 52% FossilCreekVnyd/46% AdelaidaVnyd/2% HalterRanch; bttld April 2024; whole-cluster, 6 mo. on lees; Drk: 2/24-2/28-2/29: TG) MonteBello/Cupertino 2023: Light gold color; lovely very perfumed GB/floral/gardenias/honeysuckle light chalky/perfumed talc bit stony quite spicy/cardamon light pencilly/oak very fragrant lovely nose; fairly tart/tangy quite rich/lush/balanced very strong floral/GB/honeysuckle/gardenias spicy/bit cardamon light mineral/chalky flavor w/ a great purity of GB fruit; very long/lingering ripe/lush/tart balanced finish that mimics flavor; a lovely white w/ a purity of GB fruit & a hint of valve oil/pungent; quite rich but a tart/lightly mineral character; a briskness not comonly found in PR GB; another terrific Ridge white that surpasses their Chards; well priced at $31.50 (ATP)
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More merkkelblatt from TheBloodyPulpit:
1. This may be the best Ridge GB yet. Not quite as interesting/complex as the recent AlderSprings White but a riveting purity of GB fruit. Terrific white
Tom