Jay Kline

9.7

Of all the American red wines that participated in the Judgement of Paris, it could be argued that Monte Bello has shown the greatest propensity to age. In fact, I would go as far as it requires lengthy cellaring to extract its best. I’ve had the good fortune to drink a number of tremendous vintages of Monte Bello over the last several years and this one has got to be at or near the top of the lot.

Opened and poured into a decanter about an hour prior to service and enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 1991 Monte Bello pours a deep ruby/purple color with an opaque core moving out towards a light ruby rim; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing (still!) with gorgeous notes of ripe and tart black currants, mixed bramble fruit, tobacco, some purple flowers, dill, mint, leather, earth, vanilla and associated baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. The structure remains tremendous which again, seems to indicate youth. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is super long and immensely satisfying. This is one of those wines that will outlive most humans. Drinking well now with a short decant but this has the gas to see 2061 with ease. — 15 hours ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.2

Nariz: frambueasa, cereza, especies, cola, flores

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M/M+, Alcohol M-

Muy bueno y refrescante — 17 days ago

Traci

10

👍👍 Consistently amazing cab. Absolutely delicious, fruit-forward, balanced tannins, perfection on the palate. I could drink this one anytime, anywhere. No complaints. — 19 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Very pretty color of ruby with medium intensity and a wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose with nice complexity.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and complex.

Showing red and black fruits with wood, light licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.

Nice finish with soft tannins and cherries.

This 6 year old Zinfandel based Red blend from Sonoma County is drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and soft with a nice mouthfeel. Showing nice complexity at this point.

Wine Enthusiasts 90 points. Wine Spectator 93 points.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 73% Zinfandel, 13% Petite Sirah, 10% Carignan, 3% Mataro and 1% Alicante Bouschet.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$35. — 6 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of chocolates cedar and light tobacco.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Very fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, black pepper and chocolates.

Medium minus on the finish with soft tannins and licorice notes.

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Easy drinking and a good sipping wine.

Elegant with nice complexity. Fruit forward and smooth.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$40. — 20 days ago

Stephen F Laga MD

9.1

2004 vintage well stored. Excellent — 17 days ago

Brendan Baker

9.3

Sweet red and black cherry fruit, wet leaves and sous bois, med body, med + acidity, long finish 😋 — 7 days ago

Remington Remmel

9.2

Great Fuller bodied, coats the mouth, cherry and plum, fruit forward not very tannic, smooth — 6 days ago

Jerry Raphael

9.0

Excellent Zin with a lot of fruits; blackberries, cranberries and some dark cherries. Also, spice, cedar and more. Did not know what to expect as Zin’s don’t go for a lot of aging. Happy I found this one in my cellar and have a couple of other Ridge wines I need to drink up.

I stopped purchasing Ridge years ago as I got into lighter wines. Visited Ridge Winery last century and had an excellent tasting as I remember and met and chatted with Paul Draper. — 14 days ago

Jocholla

8.9

Been a standard in the often underrated white blend space for years. Still remains the quality that I’d expect from them which over delivers for the price. Melon and honey. Lovely wine. — 9 hours ago