Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Red

9.411 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Alberto Cdm

2018 imbarazzante…. Legno e basta

2018 imbarazzante…. Legno e basta

Jan 21st, 2022
CJ Arnesen

Good, full,

Good, full,

Sep 24th, 2021
Pinotman /// Andreas

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
Deb Dellaposta

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
Chris England

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

Oct 14th, 2018
Alan Snitow

Alan had this a year ago

Alan had this a year ago

Aug 5th, 2023
Jessica Jochim McLean

Jessica had this 2 years ago

Jessica had this 2 years ago

Apr 24th, 2023
Paul K Sorbo

Paul had this 2 years ago

Paul had this 2 years ago

Nov 5th, 2022
Mona Wong

Mona had this 3 years ago

Mona had this 3 years ago

Aug 5th, 2021
Jeff Lin

Jeff had this 5 years ago

Jeff had this 5 years ago

Oct 12th, 2019