Paul Draper's Ridge
Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
California, USA
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, 2023Bordeaux 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
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, 2017Always something special in this vineyard...
Always something special in this vineyard...
Mar 8th, 2016Dark 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, 2018For a 25 year old wine it had plenty of concentrated red fruit that lasted for over a minute. It also showcased earthiness, minerals, spices, with hints of leather and tobacco. Even though the grapes hung until October, it's not that typical super ripe California style. In fact, at only 13.1% alcohol it could easily fool people into thinking it was a stunning Bordeaux. We had it with frog's legs, escargot and roasted duck... This was an amazing wine that we enjoyed for hours.
For a 25 year old wine it had plenty of concentrated red fruit that lasted for over a minute. It also showcased earthiness, minerals, spices, with hints of leather and tobacco. Even though the grapes hung until October, it's not that typical super ripe California style. In fact, at only 13.1% alcohol it could easily fool people into thinking it was a stunning Bordeaux. We had it with frog's legs, escargot and roasted duck... This was an amazing wine that we enjoyed for hours.
Jun 12th, 2016
Enjoyed at Nepenthe after a week of tasting in the Sierras, Napa, and Sonoma. A very appropriate punctuation mark; still the benchmark disparate corners of the wine world seemingly can agree on. It's classic, timeless California in a bottle.
Enjoyed at Nepenthe after a week of tasting in the Sierras, Napa, and Sonoma. A very appropriate punctuation mark; still the benchmark disparate corners of the wine world seemingly can agree on. It's classic, timeless California in a bottle.
Apr 17th, 2016