Just participated in the First Assemblage Tasting for the 2011 Vintage of Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello! A recounting of the tasting can be found on our blog:
Christopher,
Thanks for the link to your blog on the MB Assemblage. That’s a great read and gives “outsiders” an inside look
at what goes on behind the scene with MB.
When I’ve been at these tastings w/ Paul, I’ve always been impressed by the collegiality and his thoughtful listening
to everybodys take on the wine. No yelling at each other, no ranting about, no fisticuffs… just a bunch of professionals
(and us occasional amateurs) quietly going about their jobs.
Hope to see you again out there before RR. Eric wants me to try some of the new Rhones.
Tom
I have to say, Chris, I have enjoyed reading all the entries of the blog on my iPad…I was hoping to make the component assemblage on March 4, but I may have to wait for the April 28 assemblage. Keep the good writing coming… it is much appreciated… and maybe more folks will add the app to their tablets/smart phones, etc.