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Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002 (1500ml)
Ratings on Delectable
Bill Bender 
Still drinking extremely young. Impeccably well made wine that needs air for optimum drinking.
Still drinking extremely young. Impeccably well made wine that needs air for optimum drinking.
9.2
Palmer Emmitt
Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer
I think my first Monte Bello and it does not disappoint. A very charming wine with an intriguing tomato component backed up by tons of cassis - "classic" California Cab. Great structure and for me in its prime right now (from half bottle).
I think my first Monte Bello and it does not disappoint. A very charming wine with an intriguing tomato component backed up by tons of cassis - "classic" California Cab. Great structure and for me in its prime right now (from half bottle).
9.4
BurgundyFan
In a magnum format, this 2002 had very little signs of maturing but it was delicious, fresh, the crispy nose is something amazing in Montbello
In a magnum format, this 2002 had very little signs of maturing but it was delicious, fresh, the crispy nose is something amazing in Montbello
9.5
Loren Grossman
Vintner Wilde Farm Wines
From Magnum.
From Magnum.
9.5
Gary Westby
Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines
The California first growth delivers the goods! This 2002 mag had so much power and cassis impact without becoming heavy- on the contrary it was super refreshing. This beat Bordeaux at its own game with Kobe Fred steak after 2 hours in the decanter.
The California first growth delivers the goods! This 2002 mag had so much power and cassis impact without becoming heavy- on the contrary it was super refreshing. This beat Bordeaux at its own game with Kobe Fred steak after 2 hours in the decanter.
9.9
Ryan Zepaltas
Owner/Winemaker Zepaltas Wines
Awesome fruit, anise, med tannins, smoothed out with some air, no decant, really flat structure in middle palate made this wine somewhat of a disappointment. Day 2, had the last glass from bottle showed better than day one oddly enough
Awesome fruit, anise, med tannins, smoothed out with some air, no decant, really flat structure in middle palate made this wine somewhat of a disappointment. Day 2, had the last glass from bottle showed better than day one oddly enough
8.7
Tom Garland
45 min decant(decent chunky/fine sediment). A remarkable medium garnet color with bricking. On the nose: beautiful perfumed notes burst from the glass with sour cherry, mint, dusty earth, currants, wet cedar, green bell pepper....could sniff all night! Taste: soft and round, smooth, elegant wine with raspberry, cedar, currants, musky earth, and a nice dark chocolate cherry finish. YUM! A wine that has hit its stride over the past few years with time to go.
45 min decant(decent chunky/fine sediment). A remarkable medium garnet color with bricking. On the nose: beautiful perfumed notes burst from the glass with sour cherry, mint, dusty earth, currants, wet cedar, green bell pepper....could sniff all night! Taste: soft and round, smooth, elegant wine with raspberry, cedar, currants, musky earth, and a nice dark chocolate cherry finish. YUM! A wine that has hit its stride over the past few years with time to go.
9.4
leon egozi
NY Wine Spectator Event- always awesome!
NY Wine Spectator Event- always awesome!
9.5
Carter White
Soft and supple, almost velvety, featuring a core of red and black fruit, great purity, with touches of leather, herbs, and spice. Nice length, refined.
Soft and supple, almost velvety, featuring a core of red and black fruit, great purity, with touches of leather, herbs, and spice. Nice length, refined.
9.7Tom Garland
1 hour decant(some fine sediment). A remarkable dark purplish garnet color with a little bricking. On the nose: that sweet aged cab perfume, creme brulee, raspberry, mint, earth, and spice. Taste: A creamy, soft, medium plus body wine with cedar, raspberry, dark chocolate, and a cherry mineral long finish. Rocking its drinking window ready to go years. Cheers!
1 hour decant(some fine sediment). A remarkable dark purplish garnet color with a little bricking. On the nose: that sweet aged cab perfume, creme brulee, raspberry, mint, earth, and spice. Taste: A creamy, soft, medium plus body wine with cedar, raspberry, dark chocolate, and a cherry mineral long finish. Rocking its drinking window ready to go years. Cheers!
9.4
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