Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2013, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA (375ml)

PRESS: Wine Advocate - 100 points.

Decanter Magazine - 100 points.

International Wine Report - 99 points.

Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media - 98+ Points.

Producer: Ridge Vineyards

Region/Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains 
Country Hierarchy: San Francisco Bay, Central Coast, California, USA

Grape/Blend: Bordeaux Blend Red (80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot)

Wine Style: Red - Bold and Structured

Alcohol Content: 13.6%

Winemake Notes: 

Opaque ruby color. Ripe mountain briar and cassis fruits; licorice, crushed limestone, sweet toasted oak, violets. Intense blackberry fruit on entry; cola, exotic oak spice. Well-defined full body, rich structure, firm acid, wet stone mineral. Long, intense finish.