Oh, this is lovely and complex. Deep blackcurrant, sage, thyme. Iron and gorgeously supple fruit. This is better than almost all 90 Bordeaux I’ve had- it’s really, really good. Wow.
Oh, this is lovely and complex. Deep blackcurrant, sage, thyme. Iron and gorgeously supple fruit. This is better than almost all 90 Bordeaux I’ve had- it’s really, really good. Wow.
Jan 6th, 2019
A classic. Drinking perfectly with years to go. Bramble. Rustic charm. Mountain structure and savory herb.
A classic. Drinking perfectly with years to go. Bramble. Rustic charm. Mountain structure and savory herb.
Mar 22nd, 2017
What a great benchmark for the capabilities of aged Californian, it's still quite intense & fruit driven, but has some great developed character all the same. Great wine.
What a great benchmark for the capabilities of aged Californian, it's still quite intense & fruit driven, but has some great developed character all the same. Great wine.
Jan 3rd, 2017Still showing some ripeness of fruit, but these wines age so well, there is a little stewed fruit that is quite indicative of place, higher ABV than right bank also.
Still showing some ripeness of fruit, but these wines age so well, there is a little stewed fruit that is quite indicative of place, higher ABV than right bank also.
Oct 4th, 2016
'90 from 5 liter like it ain't no thing. Such depth and richness.
'90 from 5 liter like it ain't no thing. Such depth and richness.
Dec 16th, 2015
Birth year monte bello for my birthday... Amazing, not at all tired, fantastic wine!
Birth year monte bello for my birthday... Amazing, not at all tired, fantastic wine!
Mar 4th, 2015
Ridge ages so well...still 10-20 years left in this bottle!
Ridge ages so well...still 10-20 years left in this bottle!
Dec 26th, 2014
Max's work party. Fantastic!
Max's work party. Fantastic!
Jun 13th, 2021
Sweetness indicates California, delicacy and structure points to Monte Bello. Gorgeous wine, love it.
Sweetness indicates California, delicacy and structure points to Monte Bello. Gorgeous wine, love it.
Dec 24th, 2017A lovely enticing broad and open nose. Brambles, red fruit, blood. Very own and yummy. Some lifted and enjoyable stuff... merlot? Gorgeous. Not austere at all.
A lovely enticing broad and open nose. Brambles, red fruit, blood. Very own and yummy. Some lifted and enjoyable stuff... merlot? Gorgeous. Not austere at all.
Jan 27th, 2017
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
