1999 Ridge Geyserville Sonoma
Vineyard: Ridge Vineyards
Price: $33.99
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Varietal: Zinfandel
Style: Red Wine
Region: United States > California > Sonoma County
Other Vintages: 2011 2007 2003 2002 2001 2000 1998 1984
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Located on the western edge of Sonoma's Alexander Valley, Geyserville was Ridge's first source of red wine grapes, other than Monte Bello Ridge. The first vintage—1966—was an essence. The combination of Geyserville's climate, gravelly soils, and varietal mix (zinfandel, carignane, petite sirah, alicante, mataro, etc.) imparts elegance and definition not usually associated with zinfandel. It's hard to describe a "typical" Geyserville. Each vintage is unique, distinct, extraordinary. Yet they do ha...
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    Rating for United States-California: 87 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>