A surprisingly different Meritage blend. Merlot and Malbec make it an "easy drinker, " and Petit Verdot gives the wine a nice, round mouthfeel. This French version of Pinot Grigio grape is even more aromatic than it's Italian cousin with a lingering finish. Did you know that smell - not taste - is the human sense that defines the overall flavor of wine?
The unfortunate thing is that so many people are unsure of themselves when it comes to identifying aromas in wine and developing an understanding of what they enjoy. In fact, they're downright uncomfortable with the whole experience. That's one of the reasons I created the Middle Ridge Signature Aroma Table.
The unfortunate thing is that so many people are unsure of themselves when it comes to identifying aromas in wine and developing an understanding of what they enjoy. In fact, they're downright uncomfortable with the whole experience. That's one of the reasons I created the Middle Ridge Signature Aroma Table.
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Chris Johnston has fond memories of the summers he spent at the Idyllwild Arts Academy where he studied the violin as a teenager. He returned to the small mountain community of Idyllwild frequently in the years that followed and eventually built a home there. The mountains, numerous art galleries, and special events featuring local artists quickly recharged his creative spirit.
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What can you look forward to with Middle Ridge?. great, award-winning wine made with heart and soul by a winemaker who geeks out on wine chemistry and sharing his passion with others. Our philosophy is simple: to have a conversation with everyone who comes in contact with the winery. And that's what we love about making Middle Ridge wine - a bottle of wine always seems to start a conversation.
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Preserving the aromas and flavors of the grapes is what it's all about. I always start with really good fruit. Next is the cooperage - the barrels I use. I'm very picky about barrels. I use only French oak and specify the forest from which it comes along with the thickness of the staves, the toast level on the inside of the barrel, and whether or not the heads of the barrels are toasted.
Red Wine
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Bordeaux varietals are at the heart of what we do, although we can't help but venture into other areas that pique our interest. We love a good red! Our mainstays are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a Meritage blend. From time to time, we also release other Bordeaux varietals such as Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc.
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Although we focus on Bordeaux varietals, Winemaker Chris loves a really good white wine as a starter for dinner and especially when it's time for a refreshing break. He mixes up production runs on our whites from time to time, but the consistent and regular forefront varietal is the "Blue's Creek" Pinot Grigio.
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