Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Blend

9.111 ratings

9.03 pro ratings

Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck

Top Notes For

Robert McCall

9.3

Oh heeelll yeah. Aromas soar from the bottle upon popping the cork. A closer sniff initially reveals the familiar Ridge notes of dark fruit and American oak. 45 min decant provided it space to really open up revealing its dark fruit and tobacco notes. Smooth tannin and ample acidity added structure to round out this wonderful wine. Not the most complex per se but wow, what a great bottle nonetheless. Paired perfectly with our wild boar and roasted potatoes. Wow.

Feb 25th, 2017