Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.326 ratings

9.26 pro ratings

Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, 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

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

Very good. There was this volatile acidity bite to it that I didn’t like. On the whole very good. Overpriced.

Very good. There was this volatile acidity bite to it that I didn’t like. On the whole very good. Overpriced.

Oct 9th, 2019

Owner Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants and Benchmark Provisions

9.0

Gonna be better with a few years in the cellar.

Gonna be better with a few years in the cellar.

May 31st, 2018

9.3

Dark red pomegranate, mushroom, bramble, light, enough acid to counter light tannins. Excellent cab.

Dark red pomegranate, mushroom, bramble, light, enough acid to counter light tannins. Excellent cab.

Dec 13th, 2025

9.3

Thie is a classic one, spice-box, chocolate and great use of wood.

Thie is a classic one, spice-box, chocolate and great use of wood.

Jun 22nd, 2022

9.4

Vince had this 4 years ago

Vince had this 4 years ago

Jan 4th, 2022