Ridge Tasting at Google

All 06 Vintage.

Geyserville Zin - best of tasting. Lots of fruit up front with a very long finish. Had a bit of earthiness that I really liked also. Paired w/bleu cheese, pair, and brioche

Lytton Chard - the only white - not great, but paired really well with the scallops wrapped in bacon...

Paso Robles Zin - had some medicinal qualities that put me off a little. I wouldn't purchase this wine.

Ponzo Zin - Very good. Probably 3rd best of tasting (after Geyserville and Syrah) (also Russ.River)

Syrah - very nice. Had about 6% viognier which tamed it a bit. I would have like a little more structure though. paired with a chocolate tart

Di Arie Zinfandel 06

Amador County, CA

Spicy fragrance - with a lot of dark berries. Took a while to open up, but was quite pleasant. A nice drinking wine (drank with pepperjack and bread) that actually overpowered the food a little, but it was my own fault for pairing so poorly. I'd repurchase if I saw it for less that $15. Had a very quick finish which really let me down though.

Chateau Beauregard 02

Coteaux du Languedoc

Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah.

Very nice bouquet of black pepper, sausage, and a day-old cigar. Color was dark with a brown tint - Almost like a ruby port. Body was surprisingly lacking though. Initial reaction was of greatness, but upon the mouthful, it fell apart and disintegrated into nothing. Left a very weak and confused flavor in my mouth. If this had a bit more syrah maybe it would have been nicer.

UPDATE: I left this bottle open for a few days. On the third, it seemed to round out better and was more appealing (although I was in a happier mood - so this could be the cause too)

Terrazas Chardonnay 06

$7.5/glass - Cascal --- Chile?

Heavily oaked and buttery. Pretty crisp though. It was a fairly good glass and I enjoyed it while relaxing. Nothing I would pay over 12/bottle for though.