RIDGE GEYSERVILLE 2021

Ridge Vineyards, founded in 1885 by Osea Perrone, is a historic winery located on Monte Bello Ridge in California. The winery was later acquired by a group of Stanford Research Institute engineers in the 1960s, who began producing high-quality cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel wines. Under the guidance of winemaker Paul Draper, who joined in 1969, Ridge Vineyards has become known for its traditional, minimalist approach to winemaking, focusing on expressing the unique character of its vineyards. The estate expanded to include the Lytton Springs vineyard in Sonoma County in 1991, and continues to produce internationally renowned wines, primarily from cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel grapes. Ruby-garnet in color with aromas of dark plum, black cherry, baking spices, cola, wet gravel, toasted oak, violets and lavender. A full-bodied entry with bold and dark fruit leads to a layered and complex mid-palate with fine-grained tannins. Natural acidity balances the wine, creating a long, juicy finish.