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2012 Ridge Geyserville

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September 17, 2023 - $51

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RATINGS

93Vinous / IWC

A heady, exotically perfumed bouquet displays scents of dark berry liqueur, potpourri, smoky oak & Indian spices with a hint of licorice... Fleshy, palate-staining black raspberry and boysenberry flavors become brighter & spicier...

91Robert M. Parker Jr.

...loads of berry fruit intermixed with earth, pepper and spice, and good freshness as well as precision. This sensual, spicy 2012...

90Wine Spectator

Focused and structured yet surprisingly light on its feet, this offers smoky plum and dill aromas that lead to zesty flavors of raspberry, fresh anise and spice box.

17Jancis Robinson

Really vivacious and fresh. Lively and transparent.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma County

Sonoma County is not an AVA, but it is a commonly used informal designation for wines made outside of more specific AVAs within Sonoma, which is a large wine producing region just west of Napa Valley. Though Sonoma is often overshadowed by its glamorous neighbor Napa Valley, it has a long history of wine production. The area specialized in jug wine until the mid-20th century, when Sonoma producers took a cue from Napa and started improving quality. Unlike Napa, where Cabernet Sauvignon is king, Sonoma specialized in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, though excellent Cabs are produced too. There are at present 16 AVAs within Sonoma County, and, like much of the West Coast of the United States, new AVAs are created in Sonoma County with regularity. Some Sonoma appellations, such as the Russian River Valley, are renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.