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August Ridge 2014 Sangiovese
Winery: August Ridge
Grape(s): 100% Sangiovese
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 30-35

Review:
Alluring aromas of cherries, strawberries, clove, and earth greet the senses. Bright red berries come forth on the palate, accented by baking spice and earth. Light and bright, it will pairing nicely with a thin crust veggie pizza. 189 cases produced.
Rating: 90

August Ridge 2014 Barbera
Winery: August Ridge
Grape(s): 86% Barbera & 14% Nebbiolo
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 25-30

Review:
Cherries and plums combine with elements of spice, licorice, and minerals on the nose. The palate reveals flavors of bing cherry, raspberry, and plum that interweave among suggestions of white pepper, licorice, and earth. A lively red with soft tannins, a pasta with Italian sausage would be a lovely companion. 158 cases were made.
Rating: 89

August Ridge 2014 "Jovial" Blend
Winery: August Ridge
Grape(s): 63%Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet, & 12% Merlot
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 55-60

Review:
On the nose, lots of plums, red currants, and bing cherries play with expressions of earth and clove. Volumes of dark fruit, mainly cherry and plum, form a nice core that evolves into hints of smoke, sweet spice, and earth on the palate. The wine's lush fruit is framed nicely by polished tannins, making a creamy or meaty tomato sauce an ideal pairing. Only 81 cases produced.
Rating: 91

August Ridge 2012 "Ingenious" Blend
Winery: August Ridge
Grape(s): 69% Nebbiolo, 21% Merlot, & 10% Cabernet
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 50-55

Review:
One is greeted by dried cherries, plums, floral earth, and spice on the nose. Nicely structured, the wine delivers flavors of cherry, boysenberry, and plum that flow into elements of white pepper, rose petal, and smoke on the palate. A lovely balance of fruity and savory, osso bucco would make a ideal pairing. Just 66 cases were made.
Rating: 91

August Ridge 2013 Nebbiolo
Winery: August Ridge
Grape(s): 100% Nebbiolo
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 30-35

Review:
An intriguing mix of dried cherries, rose petal, leather, and spice comes up on the nose. The palate offers flavors of cherry and dark raspberry, which harmonize among suggestions of white pepper, earth, and roses. Balanced tannins and a nice acidity make this a ideal wine to pair with food. A roast pork shoulder would do. 95 cases produced.
Rating: 92