The 2016 Riesling Zallah Ranch is the first vintage of Riesling from Bob Cabral Wines

silky-textured finish

It was particularly closed on the first pours

Hints of grilled meat and exotic dried spices accent red raspberries and redcurrants in this full-bodied but exceptionally silky and elegant red that meets the high expectations for such a pricey bottling

this will require plenty of cellar time before it’s completely ready

Gaja, Barolo Dagromis other_regions_italy The 2016 Riesling Zallah RanchA little closed down on the nose. Dark chocolate and sour cherry, then a huge dose of very finely milled tannin. Has all the aristocratic posture of great Nebbiolo. A long way to go to hit full maturity. (RH)