Pine Ridge Andrus Reserve 1997

Description

Rating: 87 Drink Date NOW Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr. Issue Date 25th Jun 2000 Source 129, The Wine Advocate There are 914 cases of this proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Dark ruby/purple-colored, with a restrained nose of primarily toasty oak, this medium-bodied offering is made in an elegant, delicately-nuanced style. With moderately sweet tannin as well as a compressed finish, it exhibits moderate quantities of attractive leather, cedar, black cherry, and currant flavors. While harmonious, it is an understated, subtle wine to consume NOW. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Tasting Note Strives for complexity and delivers an elegant, supple range of currant, plum, cedar, spice and floral flavors. Turns intense and firms up on the finish. Best NOW. 900 cases made. Score: 89 Release Price $125 Country California Region Napa Issue Sep 15, 2000 Wine Advocate #129 Jun 2000 Robert M. Parker, Jr. 87 Drink: now There are 914 cases of this proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Dark ruby/purple-colored, with a restrained nose of primarily toasty oak, this medium-bodied offering is made in an elegant, delicately-nuanced style. With moderately sweet tannin as well as a compressed finish, it exhibits moderate quantities of attractive leather, cedar, black cherry, and currant flavors. While harmonious, it is an understated, subtle wine to consume now