Dear Oenophile,
I got the call over the weekend. My contact at Ridge found a bunch of
older vintage half-bottles for me, and large-format new releases of the
latest/greatest Geyserville, with nice scores from Parker. Here it is.
Heavenly. Killer pricing. The 2008 is one of the most approachable
Geezer's I have tasted in many years, really singing right out of the
gate!
Ridge
is a timeless classic: I put it up there with Mayacamas, Stony
Hill, Hanzell, Heitz, Mondavi...you know, as blue-chip as it
gets. Even better, these wines are terrifically priced compared to
Cabernet, and will age just as long! I've had so much older Geyserville
(most recently a 1969 that was mind-blowing) that I think it is
safe to say it is the BEST California value to be had for long-term
aging that I can think of. Here is a report from certified wine lover
Bennett Traub about a tasting I attended (and brought the 1972
Geyserville).
CLICK
HERE... It's a good read.
This drum has been beaten repeatedly by me, but the half-bottles are
GREAT.
They will come in handy over and over, and they are perfect to sneak
into the movies or when you are stuck at your teetotalling Aunt's house.
And we have the RARE 3 liters!
The pricing? Well, as usual, among the best anywhere.
Long live Geezer!
Cheers! ---Stefan
2008
RIDGE GEYSERVILLE
RP90-92
"The 2008 Geyserville Proprietary Red (72% Zinfandel, 20% Carignan,
and the rest Petite Sirah, Mataro, and Mourvedre; 14.8% alcohol)
exhibits a dense ruby/purple color along with lots of glycerin, blue and
black fruits, pepper, and incense. This rich, fleshy 2008 may turn out
to be more juicy and succulent than the 2007. It should last for 7-8
years."
BOTTLE -
$29.95!
MAGNUM:
$65!
3 LITER!
$159!
LIBRARY HALF-BOTTLES
- Direct from Ridge! Where else, I ask you, can you with a couple of
clicks pick yourself up a 3-year vertical of Ridge half-bottles?!
Best prices in the U.S. to boot... Mix and match a case of 12 for
$192!
SWEET!
2005 Geyserville
$15.95!
ST93 (40th Anniversary bottling)
2006
Geyserville
$15.95!
ST91, WS90
2007 Geyserville
$15.95!
RP91
First come, first serve, while they last....! In stock one week!
