95 points, three stars and the top rated Syrah in the March issue of the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "6% Viognier. There is a sense of refinement and pure precision about this bottling that not only moves it to the head of the class but sets it in a class all its own. Very deep and impeccably structured, it eschews runaway ripeness in favor of layered richness and real nuance, and it begs for comparison with the fine wines of Côte Rôtie rather than its more blustery Californian kin. It is as classy and sophisticated as local Syrah is likely to get, and it is bound to age famously by dint of balance and depth." (March, 2009) Ridge, the legendary Santa Cruz Mountain producer owns just over three acres of mature syrah and six acres of younger syrah vines at Lytton Springs West. The older parcels contributed exceptional depth and complexity to this wine, while the younger vines added soft tannins and a delineated fruit component. Aged for 21 months in air-dried American oak, this bold, complex wine is fruit-forward with plenty of syrah spice. Give it some air now or watch it gain complexity over the next decade.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2011 Andrew Murray "Tous les Jours" Santa Ynez Valley Syrah $12.99
2008 Ojai "Roll Ranch Vineyard" California Syrah $36.99
2010 Kalinda Dry Creek Valley Petite Sirah $16.99
2006 Somerston "Highflyer" California Syrah $19.99
2010 Qupé Central Coast Syrah $15.99
