2019 Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains, California

Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon er með þekktustu vínum Kaliforníu. Víngarðurinn er þó ekki í Napa-dal heldur í fjöllunum milli Santa Cruz og Silikondalsins. MB stóð sig vel í Parísarsmökkuninni 1976 og enn betur í endurtekningunum, m.a. 2006.

Winemaker Tasting Notes

Complex aromas of blackberry, tobacco, roasted coffee bean and wintergreen. On the palate, concentrated plum layered with well-coated tannins, firm acidity, oak spice and notes of licorice on the long finish. JO (1/22)

JamesSuckling.com

99 Points “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. Try after 2025, but this may age forever.” -James Suckling (November 2022)