2019 Ridge Monte Bello

Ridge Monte Bello is a renowned California Bordeaux-style wine that gained acclaim for its exceptional quality and longevity, notably winning the 2006 rematch of the 1976 Judgment of Paris.

Producer

Ridge Vineyards

Region

Santa Cruz Mountains, CA

Country

USA

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal Composition

82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 1% Cab Franc

Specifications

2019

Vintage

2042

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Organically farmed, hand-harvested grapes, destemmed before fermentation. Fermentation was whole berry before pressing at 9 days. Natural malolactic fermentation. Aged for 17 months in 95% new American oak and 5% new French oak

Occasional wine note

Ridge Monte Bello is a renowned California Bordeaux-style wine that gained acclaim for its exceptional quality and longevity, notably winning the 2006 rematch of the 1976 Judgment of Paris.

What experts say about this wine

100

James Suckling

This is a very powerful Monte Bello with currants and blackberry, black licorice and smoked meat. Mint. Some sesame seed, too. It's full-bodied with incredible darkness and saltiness like volcanic salt. Umami. Grilled seaweed. Flavorful and captivating. It goes on for minutes. Best after 2025

100

Wine Enthusiast

Rich and smoky on the nose, this famed estate Cabernet Sauvignon is enhanced with 9% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc,. Aromas of roasted plum, mesquite, sandalwood and frankincense show on the nose. Impressively polished tannins consume the palate, where roasted berry, black plum and toasted coffee flavors linger long. Drink now–2039.

pairing recommendation

Red Meat

Black Pepper

Peppers

Mushrooms

Hard Cheese

Vivino Rating

4.7

2019 Ridge Monte Bello

750

750

Vivino Rating

4.1

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