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  • Country ranking ?

    292
  • Producer ranking ?

    10
  • Decanting time

    4h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035

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The Story

In 1886, high in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the first Monte Bello vineyards were planted, and winery construction begun. A first vintage from the young vines followed in 1892. During Prohibition (1920-1933), the vineyard was not fully maintained; some vines survived into the late 30s, but by the 1940s they were effectively abandoned. Eight acres of cabernet sauvignon were replanted in 1949. These were the source of the first Ridge Monte Bello (...

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Latest Pro-tasting notes

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Tasting note

color

Medium, Ruby red and Dark

ending

Long, Pure and Flavorful

flavors

Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Toasty, Smoky, Mineral and Perfumed

nose

Youthful, Complex and Refined

taste

Average in Acidity, Balanced, Concentrated, Well-Integrated, Youthful, Full-bodied, Firm, Focused, Vivid and Drying tannins

Verdict

Impressive

Written Notes

Good looking normal size bottle. Colour is ruby red, and looking dark and medium. On the nose it is youthful, intense, refined and complex. The taste is perfumed, refined, firm,robust, focused, with drying tannins, and average in acidity, full-bodied, with well-integrated, complex, concentrated, balanced structure and youthful. On the palate it is layered and has perfumed, blackberry, blackcurrant, spice, mineral, smoky and toasty flavours. The finish is long, flavorful, lingering, spicy, vibrant and pure. This wine is impressive. Perfectly stored bottles are still very worthy and will last well for another 20-30 years and decant at least 2h before tasting.
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Origin

Cupertino, Santa Cruz

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