Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.35 ratings

-no pro ratings

Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA

Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot

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, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

9.0

Pepper bitter subtle . Interesting

Pepper bitter subtle . Interesting

Feb 26th, 2025

9.3

Yes, this is liquid luxury, on a pnp, young, and off vintage (fires). Can’t wait to try one with some years on it.

Yes, this is liquid luxury, on a pnp, young, and off vintage (fires). Can’t wait to try one with some years on it.

Sep 20th, 2024

9.5

Wonderful wine. One of my favorite vineyards. This is always a high quality wine. This one is still young but getting its legs. Vibrant and fresh if not yet rounded out. There is complexity that will only build. The length is good now but I know will be significantly longer in near term. Cherry. Fig. Eucalyptus. Loved this wine. Looking forward to sampling the next few I have over ensuing decade. I didn’t notice any smoke taint FYI.

Wonderful wine. One of my favorite vineyards. This is always a high quality wine. This one is still young but getting its legs. Vibrant and fresh if not yet rounded out. There is complexity that will only build. The length is good now but I know will be significantly longer in near term. Cherry. Fig. Eucalyptus. Loved this wine. Looking forward to sampling the next few I have over ensuing decade. I didn’t notice any smoke taint FYI.

Mar 29th, 2024

9.5

Young. Smooth. Red currant. Elegant. Delicious.

Young. Smooth. Red currant. Elegant. Delicious.

May 23rd, 2023

9.1

Kerry had this 2 years ago

Kerry had this 2 years ago

Apr 24th, 2023