2008 Red Mt. Melange
Wilridge reserves the term "Melange" for blends of wines from exceptional vintages. The last Red Mountain Melange was harvested in 2003 and featured a "Bordeaux-style" blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and 9% Cabernet Franc from three Red Mountain vineyards. For the 2008 version, Paul again took his inspiration from Bordeaux and selected a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, all from Artz Vineyard on Red Mountain. The result is a balanced wine that should age gracefully for years.
2004 Merlot
No "I'll have a Merlot" light weight kind of wine, this one. It's full of blackberry and cherry and is chewy - not to excess, with oak but definitely a wine that will be enjoyed most by folks who like to carry on a dialog with their wine.
2003 Cuvee Alexander
Bright aromas of Chambord, cassis, pencil lead, damp earth and mocha are framed by toasty oak, toffee and barrel spice. In the mouth it displays juicy black cherry and ripe plum flavors