Ridge Vineyards
Monte Bello Red
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Pure and elegant. Loads of character. Glossy and delicious. Excellent
Pure and elegant. Loads of character. Glossy and delicious. Excellent
Jan 12th, 2026
Classic. Can go another 10 years. Cigar box, pencil shavings, black currant.
Classic. Can go another 10 years. Cigar box, pencil shavings, black currant.
Sep 12th, 2021
Juicy red and black fruits, definite American oak and jalapeño in this predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon blend.
Juicy red and black fruits, definite American oak and jalapeño in this predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon blend.
May 19th, 2019
At £140-£180 this is a decadent treat that is drinking fabulously but will benefit from more ageing in 10-20 years 😉 At 13.5% ABV it’s not over powered like many 🇺🇸 wines but it feels over priced for what it is to me 😁
📍 Ridge Monte Bello 2009
🏵 94-95 points w/ bigger potential
🍇 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot & 6% Petit Verdot
🍷 Deep opaque ruby
👃 Earthy mocha choc infused blackcurrant w/ warm oak, mint, dry cured meats, dark cherry, pencil shavings, black olive & raspberry liquorice
👄 Med body of dark berries infused with mocha & liquorice w/ dry cracked rock minerals & dark cherry
🎯 Long earthy rich mocha dark fruit boom with a dry linger
At £140-£180 this is a decadent treat that is drinking fabulously but will benefit from more ageing in 10-20 years 😉 At 13.5% ABV it’s not over powered like many 🇺🇸 wines but it feels over priced for what it is to me 😁
📍 Ridge Monte Bello 2009
🏵 94-95 points w/ bigger potential
🍇 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot & 6% Petit Verdot
🍷 Deep opaque ruby
👃 Earthy mocha choc infused blackcurrant w/ warm oak, mint, dry cured meats, dark cherry, pencil shavings, black olive & raspberry liquorice
👄 Med body of dark berries infused with mocha & liquorice w/ dry cracked rock minerals & dark cherry
🎯 Long earthy rich mocha dark fruit boom with a dry linger
