Alexander Valley
Sonoma: old-vine Zinfandel, fine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Sonoma is, in fact, a large region. Most people, including myself, would probably think of Sonoma as Napa’s quieter, more rural, more familial, ‘little …
Ridge Vineyards: truly iconic California wines
Iconic is a term often over-used. In the case of Ridge Vineyards it is entirely appropriate. Their instantly recognisable label design is, literally, an …
265. Geyser Peak Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Alexander Valley, 2002
Held onto this for 6 months or so, but got impatient to try it. In fact, it probably didn’t have much long-term ageing potential …
222. Geyser Peak Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, 2002
By comparison, the Cabernet Sauvignon was notably better, and suggested that the Reserve Cabernet would be worth holding onto. Nonetheless, this was lacking in …