Ridge Wine Dinner. Dark ruby, almost opaque. Herbal nose with notes of black fruit, gravel, tobacco leaf and cedar. Secondary notes show this has evolved. Rich and big in the mouth. But still shows it's big angular tannins and needs more time for them to resolve. Hope the fruit stays along for the ride.
Ridge Wine Dinner. Dark ruby, almost opaque. Herbal nose with notes of black fruit, gravel, tobacco leaf and cedar. Secondary notes show this has evolved. Rich and big in the mouth. But still shows it's big angular tannins and needs more time for them to resolve. Hope the fruit stays along for the ride.
Feb 24th, 2017
Awesomely minty and fresh. Thanks @Ray Isle for schlepping it across the country.
Awesomely minty and fresh. Thanks @Ray Isle for schlepping it across the country.
Oct 2nd, 2016
Textbook Bordeaux blend. Visually, there are mild signs of bricking. Nose has notes of leather, dust and cigar box.
On the palette, sandalwood and light cherries are pronounced. Finishes with balance and verve.
Yeah, that's the Ridge winemaker sucking up to me!
😃
Textbook Bordeaux blend. Visually, there are mild signs of bricking. Nose has notes of leather, dust and cigar box.
On the palette, sandalwood and light cherries are pronounced. Finishes with balance and verve.
Yeah, that's the Ridge winemaker sucking up to me!
😃
Apr 21st, 2016
In a magnum format, it has surpassed all other vintages...years to reach maturity, great
In a magnum format, it has surpassed all other vintages...years to reach maturity, great
Apr 17th, 2016
Way too young! Don't drink before 2025 and decant. Should be great with time.
Way too young! Don't drink before 2025 and decant. Should be great with time.
Mar 31st, 2016Lovely
Mar 24th, 2016
20 years Young! Paul Draper the Master, this Awesome 1995 Ridge Monte Bello! Great experience with a Mature 20 year old California Bordeaux Blend. Thanks PD!
20 years Young! Paul Draper the Master, this Awesome 1995 Ridge Monte Bello! Great experience with a Mature 20 year old California Bordeaux Blend. Thanks PD!
Oct 23rd, 2015
Pretty awesome, like Cali should be. Elegant, balanced and still has great acid. Probably can go for a couple more years easy.
Pretty awesome, like Cali should be. Elegant, balanced and still has great acid. Probably can go for a couple more years easy.
Aug 20th, 2015
So sweet. Lush and sleek.
So sweet. Lush and sleek.
Jun 23rd, 2015
What a beaut. In a great spot right now. Classic aged Cabernet
What a beaut. In a great spot right now. Classic aged Cabernet
May 6th, 2015
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
