In celebration of the life of a truly special friend, I went to MrRidge:
1. Ridge Calif PetiteSirah DynamiteHill/YorkCreekVnyd/SpringMtn (13.8%; 9% Zin; 40 brls; http://www.RidgeWine.com; Drk: 11/01-11/06-11/13: PD) 1999: Dark/black color w/ no bricking; stronf smokey/Am.oak/vanilla/toasted coconut/ZagNut bar/DraperPerfume very spicy/peppery/licorice classic PS intense nose; soft somewhat tannic/hard/structured pungent/toasty/smokey/Am.oak rather smooth/lush peppery/spicy/PS/licorice mouthfilling flavor; very long/lingering mouthfilling bit hard/tannic Am.oak/vanilla/smokey/ZagNut/toasted coconut very peppery/spicy finish; getting really delicious now and probably will go out another 10 yrs; a classic Ridge PS in all its glory. $28
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Sorry...no BP today.
Tom