Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot

9.39 ratings

9.21 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

Top Notes For

9.1

Nice Merlot with some ribeyes on the grill. Oak still not fully integrated and there is more of an opulent glycerine quality than I expected for a ridge. But still nice.

Nice Merlot with some ribeyes on the grill. Oak still not fully integrated and there is more of an opulent glycerine quality than I expected for a ridge. But still nice.

Aug 25th, 2024

9.5

Consistently one of my favorite merlots. One week away from our trip to Sonoma and Napa with @Michael Altimare and @Lindsay Altimare!

Consistently one of my favorite merlots. One week away from our trip to Sonoma and Napa with @Michael Altimare and @Lindsay Altimare!

Apr 16th, 2022

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

9.2

Bob had this 4 months ago

Bob had this 4 months ago

Aug 16th, 2024

9.3

Paul had this 4 years ago

Paul had this 4 years ago

Jan 25th, 2021

9.2

Paul had this 4 years ago

Paul had this 4 years ago

Dec 28th, 2020

9.3

Paul had this 4 years ago

Paul had this 4 years ago

Aug 26th, 2020

9.2

Paul had this 4 years ago

Paul had this 4 years ago

Jul 21st, 2020

9.3

Paul had this 5 years ago

Paul had this 5 years ago

May 23rd, 2020

9.2

Paul had this 5 years ago

Paul had this 5 years ago

Apr 30th, 2020