Fall Wine Reviews from JamesSuckling.com
JamesSuckling.com
September 2024
The latest batch of reviews from Jim Gordon at JamesSuckling.com includes ratings for nine of our recent releases. Read on for a nice summary of wines to look forward to this fall (and beyond):
The Ridge Vineyards Sonoma County Dry Creek Valley Lytton Springs 2022 was the favorite, boasting equal parts rich fruits, savory notes and spices. This bottling is known to age and improve for decades. Close in quality are Ridge’s 2022s from the Pagani Ranch, Evangelho and Botticelli vineyards.
2022 Lytton Springs – 95 Points
“This is the kingpin of Ridge’s Sonoma County heritage blends and it doesn’t disappoint. Equal parts fruity, spicy and savory on a full body braced by moderate tannins.”
2021 Monte Bello Chardonnay – 95 Points
“An intense, layered, chalky and mineral-driven wine that’s deep, complex and intriguing. This will age well for many years…”
2022 Pagani Ranch, Norma’s Block – 94 Points
“A touch darker, deeper and more tannic than its sibling Pagani Ranch bottling, this is densely packed with gorgeous dark fruit flavors.”
2022 Evangelho – 93 Points
“So ripe and full-bodied, drenched in baked fruit and accented by toast, earth and cedar notes… Made from 130-year-old vines.”
2022 Rockpile – 93 Points
“Zinfandel and petite sirah grapes bring a yin-yang effect to this big and tannic wine from one of the most remote corners of Sonoma County.”
2022 Pagani Ranch – 93 Points
“An extra-bold and full-bodied wine that stays balanced and fresh due to moderate tannins and some cranberry-like acidity… It’s a blockbuster in terms of concentration, but not too heavy or tannic.”
2021 Lytton Estate Petite Sirah – 93 Points
“A 100% petite sirah that showcases the variety’s intensity without totally overwhelming your senses… It will truly benefit from aging.”
2022 Blasi – 92 Points
“Shows the pure, gorgeous fruitiness of zinfandel backed by light tannins and a bit of acidity to match the very full body.”
2022 Sandy Lane Carignane – 91 Points
“A medium-bodied wine that’s very fruit-centered and nicely tangy with acidity while light in tannins.”
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