Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Barrel Sample Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.114 ratings
9.26 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, 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
Top Notes For
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.4

Utterly promising showcasing this wine's telltale aromas and flavors. It's got a 2010 feeling to it.

Utterly promising showcasing this wine's telltale aromas and flavors. It's got a 2010 feeling to it.

Mar 19th, 2015
Stefan Lindberg

Fantastic Barrel sample 👌 2014

Fantastic Barrel sample 👌 2014

Mar 14th, 2015
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

10

Can you say "knockout?" Happy to showcase this wine to a bunch of trade today in NYC.

Can you say "knockout?" Happy to showcase this wine to a bunch of trade today in NYC.

Sep 16th, 2013
Chris Cox

Harsh tannins and lots of acid. Blackberry.

Harsh tannins and lots of acid. Blackberry.

Apr 12th, 2015
Jojo Ong

the fact that this is 4 years too early to taste and it is a barrel sample - very very good for sure! $160 a bottle

the fact that this is 4 years too early to taste and it is a barrel sample - very very good for sure! $160 a bottle

May 25th, 2014
Chris Juelsgaard

Chris had this 10 years ago

Chris had this 10 years ago

May 26th, 2014
Laurence Feraud

Laurence had this 10 years ago

Laurence had this 10 years ago

Mar 28th, 2014
Erin Brooks

Wine Blogger Brooksonwine

8.7

Erin had this 11 years ago

Erin had this 11 years ago

Feb 28th, 2013
Kevin castonguay

Kevin had this 5 years ago

Kevin had this 5 years ago

Jun 1st, 2019
John Van Trijp

John had this 8 years ago

John had this 8 years ago

Mar 14th, 2016