Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.487 ratings
9.326 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
Rodney Rosser

2010 magnums

2010 magnums

Dec 18th, 2021
Lindsay Lubbering

Oh, Paul. You are the dream.

Oh, Paul. You are the dream.

1 person found it helpfulJan 11th, 2014
Todd Alexander

Classic. Really outstanding balance.

Classic. Really outstanding balance.

Dec 21st, 2016
Will Phelps

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.0

2010. Had this in a blind tasting, it was surprisingly fruit-forward and approachable.

2010. Had this in a blind tasting, it was surprisingly fruit-forward and approachable.

May 26th, 2015
Martin Redmond

Wonderfully balanced with an appealing cassis, blackberry, loam, cedarwood character. Very persistent on the palate. Long finish. From magnum. Young approachable now, but would love to revisit in 5 years! 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc; 13% alcohol

Wonderfully balanced with an appealing cassis, blackberry, loam, cedarwood character. Very persistent on the palate. Long finish. From magnum. Young approachable now, but would love to revisit in 5 years! 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc; 13% alcohol

Dec 21st, 2014
Scott Claffee

Reliably good. God bless America.

Reliably good. God bless America.

Dec 18th, 2014
Mike Jordan (MJ)

Decant for 6 hours. Luscious, fresh and long lived. Next one open in about 6 years.

Decant for 6 hours. Luscious, fresh and long lived. Next one open in about 6 years.

Dec 7th, 2014
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.8

Built to last, this infant had everything placed correctly; loads of sweet tannins, juicy acidity and fruit for balance. Very clever oak handling let the chalky minerality shine on the lengthy finish. Best from 2020.

Built to last, this infant had everything placed correctly; loads of sweet tannins, juicy acidity and fruit for balance. Very clever oak handling let the chalky minerality shine on the lengthy finish. Best from 2020.

Oct 26th, 2014
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.8

Bordeaux in body and style. Meaty but balanced. Smooth tannins are only nod to CA. Lovely.

Bordeaux in body and style. Meaty but balanced. Smooth tannins are only nod to CA. Lovely.

Sep 21st, 2014
Jordana Giovannoni

Too young but good. #montebello

Too young but good. #montebello

May 28th, 2014