Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.518 ratings
9.59 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
Bank Atcharawan

Owner/Wine DIrector Chada Thai & Wine

9.9

Bank had this 11 years ago

Bank had this 11 years ago

1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2014
BurgundyFan

BurgundyFan had this 11 years ago

BurgundyFan had this 11 years ago

1 person found it helpfulApr 4th, 2014
Bill Bender

A standout from @David From The 504 that illustrated the length and backbone of a RIdge MB with some solid bottle age. Sage, eucalyptus, dusty tannins, bruised plum and rich earth. A nice counter balance to the younger big gun Napa cabs.

A standout from @David From The 504 that illustrated the length and backbone of a RIdge MB with some solid bottle age. Sage, eucalyptus, dusty tannins, bruised plum and rich earth. A nice counter balance to the younger big gun Napa cabs.

May 11th, 2017
Shawn R

Total shocker. Went under the radar in a night that had nearly perfect wines. Thinking back this was killer. Cocoa and stewed plum on the nose. Mineral, dark chocolate and currants nail the mid palate. Finish is seamless-perfectly integrated, showcasing a earthy element and chalk.

Total shocker. Went under the radar in a night that had nearly perfect wines. Thinking back this was killer. Cocoa and stewed plum on the nose. Mineral, dark chocolate and currants nail the mid palate. Finish is seamless-perfectly integrated, showcasing a earthy element and chalk.

Apr 30th, 2017
Rajat Parr

Founder Sandhi Wines & Domaine de la Côte, Evening Lands Vineyards, Seven Springs & Maison l'Oree

9.5

Tasty!

Tasty!

Jan 27th, 2016
Aaron Meeker

Sales & Marketing Vine Street Imports

9.0

11.7% alc

11.7% alc

Jul 1st, 2013
David Leiman

Drinking with Jason in LA

Drinking with Jason in LA

Feb 11th, 2022
Antonio Favela

From a 5L bottle

From a 5L bottle

May 13th, 2019
Joey Hagedorn

1987 vintage holding up excellently, despite a weathered label on this particular bottle.

1987 vintage holding up excellently, despite a weathered label on this particular bottle.

Sep 24th, 2018
Ron Siegel

Nice vintage for Ridge MB. Sweet tart red berry fruits with cedar, leather, camphor, spice box almost cola like with good acidity. Lovely wine!

Nice vintage for Ridge MB. Sweet tart red berry fruits with cedar, leather, camphor, spice box almost cola like with good acidity. Lovely wine!

Nov 27th, 2017