One of California's original Classic Cabernets! 98 Points Antionio Galloni (Vinous): "One of the highlights in this tasting, the 2015 Monte Bello will soon take its place among the greatest Monte Bellos ever made. Powerful, deep and explosive, the 2015 possesses magnificent concentration and richness in every dimension. Even with all of its raciness, the 2015 has terrific aromatic presence and regal tannins. The 2015 is a bit less showy than it has been in the past, but it was also just bottled two weeks before this tasting. Readers who own it will be absolutely thrilled." Judgment of Paris Winner: On May 24, 2006, a 30 year re-enactment of the Judgment of Paris was organized, this time with simultaneous tastings in London and in Napa at Copia. Paralleling the 1976 event, nine expert tasters at each location judged the original red wines, now over thirty years old. The winning wine in both the US and UK was the Ridge Monte Bello 1971. *3-packs available in OWC
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Very good. There was this volatile acidity bite to it that I didn’t like. On the whole very good. Overpriced.
Very good. There was this volatile acidity bite to it that I didn’t like. On the whole very good. Overpriced.
9.0Jeff Collins
Owner Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants and Benchmark Provisions
Gonna be better with a few years in the cellar.
Gonna be better with a few years in the cellar.
9.0Willem Booij
Thie is a classic one, spice-box, chocolate and great use of wood.
Thie is a classic one, spice-box, chocolate and great use of wood.
9.3John Visto
restrained, classic style, baby Monte Bello is a gem, it’s so light on its feet it’s great fun.
restrained, classic style, baby Monte Bello is a gem, it’s so light on its feet it’s great fun.
9.3Emily Biskup
Amazing. 2015 but drinking great. Obviously cellar it and it will only get better but buy buy buy
Amazing. 2015 but drinking great. Obviously cellar it and it will only get better but buy buy buy
9.5Paul Brusaschi
Love Ridge blends
Love Ridge blends
9.3Y Kwon
Delivered from Ridge earlier this week. Black pepper and some candied fruit on the nose. As others have stated it’s really acidic right now. Maybe call it a bit green? Sour. Finish is medium. Probably won’t be buying any more. I prefer the 2011 and 2014’s over this one.
Delivered from Ridge earlier this week. Black pepper and some candied fruit on the nose. As others have stated it’s really acidic right now. Maybe call it a bit green? Sour. Finish is medium. Probably won’t be buying any more. I prefer the 2011 and 2014’s over this one.
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