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Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot

9.030 ratings
9.07 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Ridge VineyardsSanta Cruz Mountains, San Francisco BayMerlot
Top Notes For
Marcus L
9.0

Merlot more like give me some "Morelot" Nailed it.

Merlot more like give me some "Morelot" Nailed it.

Nov 1st, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

A big merlot with lots of dark plum and currant berry fruit

A big merlot with lots of dark plum and currant berry fruit

Jan 6th, 2015
Todd French
9.0

2011

2011

Jun 26th, 2014
Nathan Kandler

Winemaker Thomas Fogarty Winery

Making the case for Merlot

Making the case for Merlot

May 26th, 2014
Alexander Motola
9.3

2011. Velvety smooth. I really like this. It wasn't amazing with the BLT and the braised short rib nachos, but I think that was more user error. This wine was pretty great, mid long finish, fruit forward in a very pleasant and non intrusive way.

2011. Velvety smooth. I really like this. It wasn't amazing with the BLT and the braised short rib nachos, but I think that was more user error. This wine was pretty great, mid long finish, fruit forward in a very pleasant and non intrusive way.

Jan 29th, 2016
Diabolus In Vino
8.0

Brett & fruit. Not bad. 🐮

Brett & fruit. Not bad. 🐮

Aug 13th, 2015
Adam Mollsen
9.0

Never been a big Merlot fan but impressed

Never been a big Merlot fan but impressed

Mar 19th, 2015
Kevin O'Connor
9.3

An elegant beast! Ridge is killing it . . .

An elegant beast! Ridge is killing it . . .

Mar 16th, 2015
lynda lou bouch
9.7

all that

all that

Feb 2nd, 2015
Emily Listmann
9.3

Really good-- will be amazing in fifteen years.

Really good-- will be amazing in fifteen years.

May 24th, 2014