Monday, August 31, 2009
Revisiting Geyserville 2004
After allowing the Ridge Geyserville 2004 vintage to rest (after opening), I tasted it 3 days later. The flavors have now changed dramatically. The alcoholic flavor has subsided and blended into the big fruity background. This wine continues to gain "jammy" flavors as it is exposed to air. Overall, the best time to have this wine appears to be 1 day after opening and allowing exposure.
Friday, August 28, 2009
CA Tasting Update-Ridge Geyserville 2004
I opened a bottle of the Ridge Geyserville 2004 two evenings ago. My initial reaction was, "Wow, this stuff is potent!". Geyserville has a tendency to require some aging to draw out the complexities inherent to the wine and grape composition. After tasting the first few sips and letting some air permeate the wine, it improved, rendering flavors of oak tannins, big dark fruits, and a bit of cloves.
The next evening, after having left the cork out overnight, I tried the wine again. WOW!! Incredibly different, with a nice, velvety texture and beautiful round flavors. Tannins appeared somewhat reduced and the jammy flavors that Ridge Zins are known for really came through. I can't wait to try the wine tonight!
Oh, by the way, the Ridge 2004 Oltranti is incredibly tasty right now. I just attended the Ridge Saturday Tasting Series for August. Great wines abound, ATP members.
The next evening, after having left the cork out overnight, I tried the wine again. WOW!! Incredibly different, with a nice, velvety texture and beautiful round flavors. Tannins appeared somewhat reduced and the jammy flavors that Ridge Zins are known for really came through. I can't wait to try the wine tonight!
Oh, by the way, the Ridge 2004 Oltranti is incredibly tasty right now. I just attended the Ridge Saturday Tasting Series for August. Great wines abound, ATP members.
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