“A firm sense of self-order.” “Absolutely no concession to commercialism.” “An exceptionally well-developed sense of form.” “Precise articulation.” “Structural command with penetrating emotional force.” “Exhilarating.” ‘Simultaneously lyrical and virile.” “Persistently stimulating but never overwhelming.” “Incisive individuality of expression.” “A model… Read More ›
Tasting Notes
A place to share tasting notes on Ridge wines.
And What Wine Thespian Strutted Most Significantly ‘Cross The Stage Of YOUR Thanksgiving Repast?
All the table ’twas indeed a stage, and ’tis true many a player strutted and fretted its hour upon it, but at curtain’s culinary closing, ’twas a deuce of thespianic éclat that in truth reigned supreme … — Meaning, of course, that… Read More ›
Radio Silence: Over!
Greetings all, and apologies for the recent radio silence. In CB Radio Talk, I’ve been no Alligator; rather, I’ve been a bit backed off the hammer, in the granny lane. But now I’m ready to catch you on the flip-flop,… Read More ›
Tasting Notes: Assessing Possible 2013 ATP Releases
It’s a ritual I always look very forward to; the tastings in which we consider possible release schedules for upcoming ATP wines. Why? Because I really, really, really love our ATP program. Want proof? When I was first hired by… Read More ›
Why Hello There, Amazing Wine Lunch!
– – A truly unbelievable line-up, I have to say. The 1999 Geyserville was one of the most delicious library Zinfandels I have ever had … Some brief notes, Haiku style: 2010 Ridge Vineyards Geyserville A bounty of fruit; a house built over… Read More ›
Next Ridge Vineyards Wine Bloggers Tasting is 9.23.12, Confirmations To Go Out Monday!
Greetings all! Behold the skinny on that of which I wish to ensuingly speak: What: Ridge Vineyards Wine Bloggers Tasting When: Sunday, September 23rd, 1pm Where: Ridge Vineyards/Monte Bello That’s right, the next edition of the Ridge Vineyards Wine Bloggers Tasting… Read More ›
Monte Bello Incognito
Have you seen this wine? If you’re visiting this weekend, you’ll find it. After that, not so much. It’s going underground. Monte Bello Incognito. Meaning, with next weekend’s release of the highly anticipated 2009 vintage (please see the end of this post for… Read More ›
