Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.27 ratings

9.01 pro ratings

Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy

Top Notes For

9.0

Lean.

Lean.

Jun 14th, 2015

9.4

Bordeaux like & youthful showing dark berry fruit, earth, leather & tobacco

Bordeaux like & youthful showing dark berry fruit, earth, leather & tobacco

Dec 12th, 2018

10

This wine is insane. Immaculate. Inspiring. There's some earth there now. But it's all soft and velvety. Nice dark fruit that's not overripe- it's actually still pretty lively underneath a velvety mouthfeel. Tannins are totally integrated, so the mouth-pucker effect is gone. Just straight velvet with a nice structured core. Unbelievable that this wine is still so vibrant. I'm so impressed. Paul Draper is King.

This wine is insane. Immaculate. Inspiring. There's some earth there now. But it's all soft and velvety. Nice dark fruit that's not overripe- it's actually still pretty lively underneath a velvety mouthfeel. Tannins are totally integrated, so the mouth-pucker effect is gone. Just straight velvet with a nice structured core. Unbelievable that this wine is still so vibrant. I'm so impressed. Paul Draper is King.

Jan 12th, 2017

Stacy Alexander

9.5

Absolutely delicious - didn't even have to wait! 1976! Thanks Chris and Janet❤️

Absolutely delicious - didn't even have to wait! 1976! Thanks Chris and Janet❤️

Nov 9th, 2016

9.3

Thanks to everyone for an amazing night! #thisis40

Thanks to everyone for an amazing night! #thisis40

May 8th, 2016

9.3

With Ross and Amy Kari on Wednesday. These old Montebellos never disappoint! High shoulder fill but no dryness or oxidation -- seemed much younger!

With Ross and Amy Kari on Wednesday. These old Montebellos never disappoint! High shoulder fill but no dryness or oxidation -- seemed much younger!

Oct 5th, 2015