Tried the new/recently arrived Ridge last night:
1. Ridge GrenacheBlanc PasoRobles (13.4%; 85% GrenacheBlanc/12% Picpoul/3% Roussanne; 47% FossilCreekVnyd/39% AdelaidaVnyd/14% HalterRanch; bttld June 2025; Aged: 8 mo. in 5 yr old barrels; Drk: 4/25-4/30: JO) RidgeVnyds/Cupertino 2024: Med.light gold color; very fragrant floral/GB/carnations some stony/somewhat mineral/wet sidewalk rather Rhonish bit metallic lovely nose; fairly tart/tangy/slight metallic slight rich/lush fairly strong floral/GB/carnations very light pencilly/oak lovely flavor; very long finish that mimics flavor; a bit leaner/wirey/more structured than the '23 but a bit more mineral/Rhonish in character; another lovely Ridge GB; some like the TablasCreek GB but a bit less exhuberent; likely to put on weight over the next yr or two. $40.00
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More kibblestrut from TheBloodyPulpit:
1. Ridge is really doing a great job w/ their Paso GB. I thought the '23 was their best one yet because of its intensity/fragrance/richness, a classic Paso GrenacheBlanc. This new '24 is a bit different in that it shows more wirey/restrained more Rhonish/mineral character and may eventually be a better GB in a few yrs; But yet another wonderful Ridge GB.
Tom