Young Ridge Winery
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The property is located high at the top of a rolling hill and overlooks the town of Napa. Surrounding the Young family home, which represents eleven years of loving dedication to construct, there are two acres planted to Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon which sources the estate-grown, limited-production Young Ridge "ridge top estate' wine. The vineyard is situated on a slant for solar exposure throughout the entire growing season and has the advantage of a cool breeze each afternoon. In addition to the 2 acres on Young Ridge, LeRoy Young purchased a 99 acre ranch in Pope Valley in 1995. While building their home, owner LeRoy Young responded to a game started by his grandchildren. They painted a happy face on unfinished drywall to surprise him. LeRoy then drew a larger happy face on another wall which pleased the kids so much that he eventually built a 20 x 20, lighted happy face which can be seen from Napa every evening. That symbol of family joy is also found on the Young Ridge wine label.
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Young Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep rich color and a wonderfully intense and complex nose. Pleasing mature fruit aromas with a hint of black cherry, plum, and anise. Plenty of weights on the palate, but at the same time a silky feel with great structure and balance. The flavors mimic the aromas with added touches of coffee and pomegranate. Overall, this wine is a strong representation of Napa Valley Cabernet from an excellent vintage, 2001.
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Young Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Toasty oak and cedar aromas complimented by hints of green olive and boysenberry. Solid tannin structure well balanced with the other components. This medium full bodied wine has good weight and a full mouth feel with a long pleasing lingering finish.
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Young Ridge Zinfandel
Enticing coffee and strawberry aromas carry through nicely on the palate. This wine is medium bodied with medium, light, soft tannins, which in combination with the bright fruit makes for a very enticing mouth feel. The flavors are balanced by a hint of toasty oak and linger enjoyable on the palate.
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Young Ridge Zinfandel
Ripe prune and dried black cherry aromas are echoed in the flavor with an extra dose of bright cherry juice. Restrained and appropriate oak backing compliments the fruit components. Soft, pleasing tannins are evident upon entry and on the mid-palate. This medium bodied wine finishes with pleasing fruit flavors and balanced tannins.
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