Ridge Geyserville Sonoma County 2017

93-95 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "A first look at the 2017 Geyserville Proprietary Red Wine revealed immense promise. Despite having been in barrel for a mere six months, it's already offering up complex aromas of raspberries, blackberries and exotic spice. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, pure and succulent, with superb concentration, a lovely line of ripe acidity and a chalky, fine-grained finish. The wine attained 14.7% alcohol, and Baugher believes it will be one of the best renditions of Geyserville in a decade. (May 2018)"

94 points Fine Wine Review: "This is a great bottle of Geyserville, one that will repay your cellaring of the wine. It is dense, concentrated, and balanced with spicy red and dark fruit. The American oak (16% new, 29% one and two years old, the rest three and four years old) still shows, but will fade over a few years. Expect a long lifetime (a couple of decades, at least) for this wine. (Apr 2019)"

93 points James Suckling: "A soft and delicious red with aromas and flavors of blueberries, light chocolate and walnuts. Medium to full body, round tannins and a flavorful finish. 68% zinfandel, 18% carignan, 12% petite sirah and 2% alicante bouschet. Drink now. (12/12/19)"

92+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Zinfandel Geyserville exudes energy, but it is also very tight and closed in on itself. Time in the glass helps the wine open up, but only to a limited extent. Pretty scents of leather, savory herbs, spice and earthiness hint at what is to come. Readers should plan on being patient, but Ridge lovers know that. In most years, Geyserville starts hitting its stride around age ten. Drink: 2025-2042. (Oct 2019)"

91 points Wine Spectator: "Tightly focused yet expressive, with floral cherry, smoky dill and black pepper flavors that linger toward briary tannins. Zinfandel, Carignane, Petite Sirah and Alicante Bouschet. Drink now through 2025. (6/30/19)"

91 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2017 Geyserville is a more pretty, streamlined example of this cuvée and offers plenty of spiced blue fruits, violets, cedarwood, and flowery incense. Medium-bodied, nicely concentrated, with firm focusing tannins, it's a departure from some of the richer, more opulent examples of this cuvée yet is beautifully balanced, has integrated acidity and tannins, and a great finish. Drink: 2020-2035. (6/14/19)"

Producer notes: "68% Zinfandel, 18% Carignane, 12% Petite Sirah and 2% Alicante Bouschet. Dark ruby color. Aromas of ripe black cherries and plum, sweet oak, mint, and gravel earth. Rich bramble fruit entry, round and supple tannins, refreshing acidity, and layered complex fruits in a long finish. Alcohol 14.5%."