Description
Ridge’s Geyserville was first produced in 1966, and is a blend of grapes from three adjoining vineyards on dry stony soils in the Alexander Valley. This 2022 is a delight, with powerful and seemingly endless flavour balanced by freshness from the natural acidity that Zinfandel (the majority grape) achieves here. It is a blend of 67% Zinfandel, 20% Carignane, 10% Petit Sirah, and 3% Mataro.
TASTING NOTE: The 2022 Geyserville shows a deep red hue, opening with expressive aromas of dark red fruits such as black cherry and ripe plum. These are complemented by warm spice notes, including toasted oak and baking spices. The palate is compact and powerful, supported by ample tannins, and the wine finishes long and pleasantly, with impressive structure and depth. 14.5% alcohol.
FOOD PAIRING, STORING AND SERVICE: Ridge Vineyards suggest matching their lovely Geyserville wine with spiced turkey, duck confit, pulled pork or a squash, caramelized onion and thyme pizza, which sound great to us! If enjoying now, decant for an hour or so before serving. Otherwise, it will store and age well for ten years, up to 2032 at least.
ABOUT: Ridge Vineyards are based in the Santa Cruz mountains (South of San Francisco) and were established in 1962. Paul Draper took up the role of winemaker in 1969 and is still making wines at the winery to this day. Ridge, like other California estates, received almost instant praise in the world of wine after California performed so well in the 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting – beating some of France’s most revered wines.
