Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2013, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA (375ml)
£314.90Price
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, USAGrape/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.