🍷 Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: USA | Region: California | Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains AVA | Style: Red Wine
Grape Variety: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc
Producer: Ridge Vineyards
🌟 An iconic and age-worthy California Cabernet — powerful, refined, and built with timeless precision.
👁 In the Glass:
Opaque ruby-purple — deep, dense, and luminous with garnet edges.
👃 On the Nose:
Layered and expressive, opening with aromas of blackcurrant, crushed blackberry, and plum, laced with hints of graphite, cedar, sage, mocha, and tobacco leaf.
👅 On the Palate:
Full-bodied and impeccably structured, offering a dense core of dark fruit, dried herbs, and bitter chocolate, framed by finely woven tannins and vibrant acidity. The finish is long, focused, and mineral-driven, echoing notes of earth, cassis, and spice.
🍽️ Food Pairing:
Exceptional with dry-aged ribeye, venison, braised short ribs, or rosemary lamb — a match for the finest and most flavourful dishes.
⏳ Ageing Potential:
A benchmark for longevity — built to evolve for 25+ years, developing profound tertiary notes of truffle, leather, dried rose, and cedary elegance.
✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Ridge’s Monte Bello is a legend of American winemaking, marrying Bordeaux-like structure with Californian fruit purity. It’s a cult-status wine for collectors and connoisseurs, offering depth, elegance, and remarkable ageing potential in every bottle.
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