Pine Ridge Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley

Pine Ridge Vineyards · California › Napa Valley › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon

Critics

91 /100

Reviews

professional

Vintages

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Community Reviews

Reviews

91.1

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Drink Now!!! At its prime deep dark fruit with soft layers of tobacco & leather. Incredible wine

2003 vintage

I wondered if this was over the would be hill, but it was fantastic--strong black and blue fruit with a mineral/graphite backbone a hint of tannin. More powerful fresh fruit than elegance but very enjoyable. It had a much fresher flavor than I anticipated. I would love to try it again in a few years.

2003 vintage

Smells and tastes as it should. Certainly not the most complex, but charming in a rustic way, especially for Napa Valley. Very good, mostly integrated oak treatment, still rippin' acid, stalwartly structured, appreciable finish. Nice wine! 91-92.

2003 vintage

Share with friends for New Years Eve, a real crowd pleaser. All the 10-year-old Napa cab should be, still rich and luxuriant, but beautifully softened tannins made this easy enough to drink it is in class too much with the lobster we were being served.

2003 vintage

Dark red, moderate nose, good balance, rich, tannins well integrated, excellent with braised lamb shank; decanted briefly; some sediment

2003 vintage

Outstanding. Still had a lot of structure with dark, ripe fruit at the front. Lots of life left in this bottle. Makes me wish I had a few more. Outstanding and lengthy finish. Served this with a steak and potatoes cooked in duck fat and it was a fantastic match.

2003 vintage

Notes similar to prior tastings. Really opened this one up for a good 4 hours and was rewarded with a well polished, high fruit density cab that showed a persistant long finish. This one will hold for a while. One of my favorites from 2003 vintage.

2003 vintage

Seems to need more time to open now than it did a year or two ago. I suggest decanting 2-3 hours for best results at this stage. Nose: Dark Berries, Cocoa and Currants all come through. Palate is filled with Black Cherry, Currant and touches of Chocolate, Vanilla and Caramel Candies. Some nice Blueberry Pie spice in there too. Finish is long and strong with great acid balance and soft tanins.

2003 vintage

big new world california cab, nice fruit, Kathy enjoyed it more than i. good but missing some complexity or depth to justify the price point.

2003 vintage

popped and poured. 14.1% alc. Deep rich wine, with cedar notes/cigar box on the midplate and finish-- almost distracting in its heft.

2003 vintage

Enjoyed this bottle the best yet. Rich, ripe and bold. Better flavors develop after a couple hours being open.

2003 vintage

Seemed a touch more tannic than the last bottle and was better overall on day 2. Still, a big bold cab with loads of ruit and some nice secondary notes.

2003 vintage

Sweetish aroma - full bodied with good tannins

2003 vintage

Just delicious. Right out of the bottle this wine was well balanced with bold fruit (cherry blackberry, casis) with a wonderful bouquet and a long finish. If you like big bold cabs, this is a great choice. I will buy another bottle from Hidden Ridge Vineyards.

2003 vintage

Very ripe fruit and a lush mouthfeel. A bit one-dimensional, but also has hints of licorice, chocolate and well-integrated oak. Decent value at 50 bucks if you like the style, but similar to Meyer Family which can be found arounf $30.

2003 vintage

Big hot nose. This wine is over the top for me. Loads of black fruit veering toward over ripe. It's super ripe, but simple, and hot again on the finish. 86?

2003 vintage

Unbelieveable Dark lush Cabernet, almost Black in the glass. This particular bottle was slower to develop and change than others, but excellent nonetheless. - Dylan Prime

2003 vintage

Nose of brambles and a bit of fougere. Light colour, light body. Nice fruit with strong acids and a slight syrup-ness on the finish.

2003 vintage

Unbelieveable Dark lush Cabernet, almost Black in the glass. This wine really steals the show for me everytime.Dark fruit laced with chocolate, vanilla, pie spice, and blue berry. The finish finds smooth tanin and oak that are nicely delivered. Had this bottle with steak and mushrooms in a boubon reduction sauce. The dark fruit of this wine really made the meal, and drank nicely on its own with a Manchego cheese.

2003 vintage