Paul Draper's Ridge

Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.525 ratings
9.46 pro ratings
California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
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
Conrad Green

Some caramel notes. Good rich midpalate. The butterscotch is a bit much for an otherwise lovely wine.

Some caramel notes. Good rich midpalate. The butterscotch is a bit much for an otherwise lovely wine.

Mar 4th, 2023
Greg Koslosky

Bordeaux from California an absolute epic bottle that will drink for another 20 years wow!

Bordeaux from California an absolute epic bottle that will drink for another 20 years wow!

Sep 7th, 2019
Jennifer Lakari

Green pepper nose. Dark fruits, currants, cocoa, orange. Gravelly mid palate. Still youthful.

Green pepper nose. Dark fruits, currants, cocoa, orange. Gravelly mid palate. Still youthful.

Jan 8th, 2019
Mike Saviage

Dark purple. Murky and opaque. Seductive nose with notes of ripe plum, dark berries, lots of mocha and and some cassis. Maybe a little eucalyptus. Perfectly balanced in the mouth. Seems young. Long finish. Still on an upward trajectory and has a long way to go in its life. Yet it's a very memorable wine tonight.

Dark purple. Murky and opaque. Seductive nose with notes of ripe plum, dark berries, lots of mocha and and some cassis. Maybe a little eucalyptus. Perfectly balanced in the mouth. Seems young. Long finish. Still on an upward trajectory and has a long way to go in its life. Yet it's a very memorable wine tonight.

Sep 4th, 2017
BurgundyFan

So evolved, top top

So evolved, top top

Apr 17th, 2016
Mitja Sirk

Production La Subida, Aceto Sirk

9.4

Always something special in this vineyard...

Always something special in this vineyard...

Mar 8th, 2016
Anders B

To Life!

To Life!

Oct 8th, 2018
Robert McNally

As perfect as everyone says it is

As perfect as everyone says it is

Jun 6th, 2018
Conrad Green

Dark and intense. Dark blue fruit. A hint of caramel and loads of depth and energy

Dark and intense. Dark blue fruit. A hint of caramel and loads of depth and energy

May 9th, 2018
Byron Hewett

Powerful, rich, deep. Fantastic! Has decades to go.

Powerful, rich, deep. Fantastic! Has decades to go.

May 7th, 2018