Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Ridge Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon

9.17 ratings

9.15 pro ratings

Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Top Notes For

9.4

Celebrating my good friend @David L and his birthday with this 90 Ridge. Nothing short of spectacular. Has a creamy element with fruit and great balance. So classic.

Celebrating my good friend @David L and his birthday with this 90 Ridge. Nothing short of spectacular. Has a creamy element with fruit and great balance. So classic.

Oct 20th, 2019

9.4

Almost 20 years old and drinking just fine. Dark blue fruit, silky tannins and dusty earth and mineral on the finish. Michael Dashe had me taste it blind...I got fairly close, but guesses too young!

Almost 20 years old and drinking just fine. Dark blue fruit, silky tannins and dusty earth and mineral on the finish. Michael Dashe had me taste it blind...I got fairly close, but guesses too young!

Sep 14th, 2015

8.2

Wonderful wine. Blackberry, clove, slight eucalyptus on the nose. Mellowed out, bing cherry, olalieberry pie and Asian spice. Medium body, balanced tannins and acid. Seek out, drink in the next 2-5 years

Wonderful wine. Blackberry, clove, slight eucalyptus on the nose. Mellowed out, bing cherry, olalieberry pie and Asian spice. Medium body, balanced tannins and acid. Seek out, drink in the next 2-5 years

Dec 18th, 2014

9.5

Doug had this 9 years ago

Doug had this 9 years ago

Dec 18th, 2015

Sommelier & Educator Empire Wine Distributors

9.1

Eric had this 11 years ago

Eric had this 11 years ago

Jan 10th, 2014

Nicolas Kovalenko

8.5

Nicolas had this 9 years ago

Nicolas had this 9 years ago

Jun 3rd, 2016

9.7

Becca had this 11 years ago

Becca had this 11 years ago

May 13th, 2014