98 Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet, 05 Pintia and 01 Ch Guiruad and more

2009 Clos Floridene Blanc:

Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruit, lime and smokey notes. Minerals. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, fresh and rounded, elegant finish. 87

1998 Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon:

Ruby, garnet rim. Elegant nose, touch of leather and prunes, maturing. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, a bit on the lean side, refreshing, elegant palate, good length. 89

2000 Château Rouget:

Bright ruby. Easy going and quite mature nose, quite lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, fruity, maturing nicely, slightly dry finish so should probably be had soon. 86

2005 Pintia:

Deep ruby. Liquorice and blueberries and a bit sweet nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rounded and sweet, good length. 87

2001 Château Guiraud:

Golden. Fruity, apricots, tropical, complex nose, some cinamon. Fresh acidity, elegant, lovely balance and texture, long finish. 95