Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Bradford Mountain Paso Robles 1989 shiraz Initial big complex nose of

Initial big complex nose of dried roses and pleasant minerals

Its wealth of fruit largely conceals plenty of underlying structure

there are complex notes of black cherries

full bodied Zinfandel

Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Bradford Mountain Paso Robles 1989 shiraz Initial big complex nose ofWinemaker Notes: In 1989 the old La Cuesta clone of cabernet sauvignon at Bradford Mountain matured fully by the second week of October, producing an intense, very tannic wine. We fined with six egg whites per barrel and, in the final assemblage, included merlot from the lower vineyard and petit verdot from the upper to balance the tannins. The structure is that of a big, classic cabernet with lovely fruit and real depth.