95+ Point Wines

Ridge Geyserville Vineyard 2024
71% Zinfandel, 19% Carignane, 8% Petite Sirah, 2% Alicante BouschetOrganically Grown
This year’s Geyserville release is the same Geyserville that RIDGE has been producing since 1966. We added “vineyard” to the front label in 2024 to differentiate the historic Geyserville Vineyard from the town of Geyserville.

The Tenuta Tignanello estate is in the heart of Chianti Classico, in the gently rolling hillsides between the Greve and Pesa river valleys. It extends over an area of 319 hectares (788 acres), of which 130 (321 acres) are dedicated to vines.
The current 16th century manor house was built...

A medium ruby color, the 2022 Barolo Albe marks the 50th vintage of this cuvée. Aromas of fresh cherries, spice, and ripe orange peel lead into a medium-bodied palate with purity and polish. Already quite appealing, this is a wine I would happily order by the glass, and it should...

Each year at harvest, Occidental Station is our first vineyard to be picked. Since the fruit always goes into our fermenters first, it does not enjoy the benefit of large populations of yeast already circulating in the winery. Therefore, it is often the slowest to start and may take over...

This vintage is a celebration of the Chardonnay from our beautiful Red Shoulder Ranch® vineyard in Napa Valley’s Carneros District. Year after year this Shafer-owned vineyard offers up wine with plush, exotic, zesty aromas and flavors.

TD-9 is a rich, vibrant expression of some of our favorite Napa Valley vineyards. The name of this Cabernet Sauvignon celebrates John Shafer’s first tractor, a TD-9 International Harvester, which he inherited with the purchase of our property and taught himself to drive in 1973 as part of the founding...

Brewer-Clifton was born from Greg Brewer’s vision to produce world class wines from California’s Sta. Rita Hills appellation. Focusing on the Burgundian roots of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Brewer pays homage to France while forging an independent style that is uniquely Californian. The resulting wines embrace the power, pedigree and...

Beautiful dark cherry color. Intense and captivating on the nose with generous fruity richness (strawberry jam, raspberries, and red berries) over a background of Mediterranean undergrowth (rosemary, lavender) and dried fruits (prunes, dates). Warm, with a deliciously velvety body and very fine tannins that extend on the palate with spicy...

Donnhoff is a renowned winery located in the Nahe region of Germany, celebrated for its exceptional Rieslings. The Niederhauser Riesling Trocken is crafted from Riesling grapes grown in the steep, slate-rich vineyards of Niederhausen. This dry Riesling showcases a vibrant acidity and a complex flavor profile with notes of green...

This wine honors long-time Shafer Winemaker Elias Fernandez and his relentless pursuit of extraordinary winemaking. Sourced from ridgetop and foothills vineyards adjacent to the southern border of Stags Leap District, the grapes for Relentless are a proprietary blend of Syrah and Petite Sirah.

Ridge Vineyards, a renowned winery located in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California, is celebrated for its exceptional Bordeaux-style blends. The Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Monte Bello is a testament to their expertise, crafted predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, with small percentages of Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc adding...

Pahlmeyer is a renowned winery located in the Napa Valley, known for producing exceptional Bordeaux-style blends. The Pahlmeyer Red is a meticulously crafted wine that showcases a blend of classic Bordeaux varietals, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. This wine hails from the prestigious Napa...

Salvestrin Winery, a family-owned estate in the heart of Napa Valley, is renowned for its commitment to sustainable viticulture and producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region. The Salvestrin Cabernet Sauvignon Dr Crane is crafted from grapes grown on the historic Dr. Crane Vineyard, known for its...

Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle is a prestigious Champagne that embodies the art of blending. It is crafted from a selection of the best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from Grand Cru vineyards, and it is a blend of three exceptional vintage years. The wine is known for its complexity, elegance,...