Wednesday, January 23, 2008

2002 Pine Ridge Oakville Cab


During the meal described below with the 94 Quintessa, we moved on to the 2002 Oakville Pine Ridge cab. Pine Ridge has been one of my favorite Napa wineries and I have been a member of their wine club since 2003. We had the opportunity to dine with the wine maker, Stacey Clark, at a wine dinner in when we lived in Dallas. They grow and make great wines.



Quick Facts:
Pine Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, 2002
83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc.
Oak: 100%French Oak for 16 months
Release: 2004 $60
1,600 cases produced
Ratings: 93(WS), 93(W&S)

My thoughts: Great aromas of cherry, chocolate, cedar. Nice long finish with velvety tannins and nice complexity. Amazing!!! My second favorite thing to come out of Pine Ridge (99 stag's leap). Nice job Stacey!!!

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