WTN: Torre-ador

by **David M. Bueker** » Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:43 am

2016 Ridge Merlot Torre Ranch Monte Bello - USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains (12/13/2023)
2020 Berserker Day purchase, just before the world went to hell in a hand basket, and purchased on the same day I was told I needed colon cancer surgery. So to say I have an uneasy relationship with this wine is a bit of an understatement.

Anyway, it’s still really young, with notable oak married to deep, dark red fruit. What’s interesting is that it doesn’t have a lot of tannin. The acid is good, so the structural balance is on point, but I expected more grip. Maybe only a few more years until this is in a more mature place.

by **Jenise** » Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:54 pm

Interesting. I didn't even realize this wine existed.