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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1985

Enjoyed alongside some other Napa legends from the 80’s and 90’s. The 1985 is lovely and came more than willing, with a mix of tart, ripe and desiccated red fruits, Montmorency cherries, red currants, graphite, toasted coconut, leather and nuts. There was a slightly sherried character early on the nose but the structure seemed to defy age. No need to cellar further as this is delicious now and well stored examples should continue to be through 2030+. — 8 hours ago

Jan, Ira and 4 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Wow! Really hit the spot with the next generation. We went out with a bunch of 30 something things and they fell over for this wine. So did I and can’t believe how good it was. Really would like to get some more. — 20 hours ago

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Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel 2015

Drinking beautifully at present - Prost! — a month ago

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Romano Dal Forno

Monte Lodoletta Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2017

Sweet tannins almost port like with very balanced tannins. 17 pct alcohol but accessible. Great but not quintarella which is still a level higher. — 2 days ago

Andrew, Peter and 2 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1990

Perfectly ripe. This wine is peak. Mature fruit in balance with everything. This was ready to go from the pour. Well rounded and deep. Gorgeous color. Likely to start receding soon. So drink up! — 6 days ago

Ed, Tom and 13 others liked this
Shay A

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Had the ‘94 a few days ago…gorgeous!

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Unique profile on this Santa Cruz Chard. Opens to nutty and nuance and settles to citrus and refreshing. — a month ago

Marc, Andrew and 11 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2016

Quite ready to go. No decant, opened 3 hours before. Nice seamless fruit, tannins very integrated. Could use a bit more acid, but still appreciate it esp at a nice restrained 13.4%. — 20 days ago

Tyler, Tom and 1 other liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Chardonnay 2004

Salt and honeyed notes. Slate and a bit of apricot. Good stuff. — 23 days ago

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Jan, Ceccherini and 7 others liked this

Speri

Monte Sant'Urbano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2012

Called Amarone or Aussie Shiraz. Volatility blew off still high alc. — 20 days ago

Tom, jesus and 2 others liked this

Romano Dal Forno

Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Valpolicella Superiore Corvina Blend 2010

Very dense and black in colour. These wines always remind me of Fruit and Nut milk chocolate. The colour makes you think full bodied but it’s actually light to medium bodied. A luscious mouth filling palate with the savoury milk chocolate together with notes of raisin and date. Supple yet persistent tannins. Reminiscent of a Priorat Garnacha in some respects. — 2 months ago

Tom, Severn and 24 others liked this
Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

Great Wine…… Great Vintage!