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Paradise Ridge 2000 Ladi’s Vineyard Syrah (Sonoma County)

Price $27

This is a dark, very aromatic wine, brimming with aromas of freshly-crushed white pepper and blackberries. It’s filled with fruity sweetness, but is fundamentally dry. The tannins are soft and melted, and the acids are soft, too. This makes it rich and mellow. — S.H. (12/1/2002)

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Paradise Ridge 2001 Ladi’s Vineyard Syrah (Sonoma County)

Price $28

This is a clean and well-made Syrah with notes of white pepper and blackberry. It’s generous in the mouth, although the tannins are quite pronounced. Very dry and balanced, it will be great with lamb, filet mignon or roast pork. — S.H. (12/1/2004)

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Paradise Ridge 2002 Ladi’s Vineyard Syrah (Sonoma County)

Price $28

This single-vineyard Syrah shows coffee, red cherry, red plum, pomegranate and white pepper flavors that are powerful, but subtle. It’s drinkable now, with a tart, acidic streak through the finish that calls for rich grills and cheeses. — S.H. (12/1/2005)

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Paradise Ridge 2001 Ladi’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)

Price $29

You get a combo of ripe blackberry and cherry alongside sharp green tea notes in this wine. It’s dry, with smooth tannins and an astringent finish. — S.H. (2/1/2005)

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Paradise Ridge 1998 Ladi’s Vineyard Merlot (Sonoma County)

Price $22

Some pretty blackberry and smoke aromas mingle with buttery-fudge notes, Unusual for this varietal. Sweet as it smells, it tastes bone dry, with berry flavors and good tannins. — S.H. (12/1/2001)

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Paradise Ridge 1999 Ladi’s Vineyard Merlot (Sonoma County)

Price $23

This is described as a country-style wine because of its rugged tannins and angular, rough mouthfeel. The deeply plummy flavors are ripe, but very dry. The biggest problem may be the acids, which are very low. You long for more crispness and life, something to offset the fruitiness. — S.H. (7/1/2002)

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Paradise Ridge 1999 Ladi’s Vineyard Syrah (Sonoma County)

Price $25

A little disjointed, with pretty, ripe, berry fruit. Yet there are sharp green aromas, and a certain stubbornly tannic, green streak in the mouth. Could use more concentration, depth and finesse, especially at this price. — S.H. (7/1/2002)

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Paradise Ridge 2000 Ladi’s Vineyard Merlot (Sonoma County)

Price $25

Dense and heavy, a young, full-bodied wine that feels thick in the mouth. It may be an ager. For the moment, though, the plum and blackberry flavors lack delicacy and zest, and the finish is syrupy and ponderous. — S.H. (12/15/2003)

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