Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

From 375ml. @Lira Restaurant The Chef is the Gordon Ramsey winner. Resolved, velvety M+ tannins. Ruby fruits of; blackberry pie, black raspberries, blueberries, both plums, dark cherries & raspberries. Dark chocolate bar, slightly moist tobacco, sandalwood to barrel shavings, dry top soil, dry crushed rocks, black licorice, sweet tarriness, dry herbs, light cinnamon, clove, vanillin, mocha, dry, volcanic clay, dark, withering flowers, some lavender framed in violets, excellent round acidity with incredible, balance, perfectly tensioned, softly structured, elegance finish that lasts a full minute.

Marcus L

We’ve held on to this one a while and it is well worth the wait.

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

Wonderfully structured with a powerful backbone paired with classic fruit characteristics and fresh acidity, finishing with a herbaceous twist. This will go daily 20 years.

Lauren Jenks

Good big Bordeaux style. Great shared with friends

Rebecca Fletcher

Just awesome! Black currant, black cherry, plum, cranberry, rose petal and sweet tobacco. M acid, body. M/m+ round silky tannin. Great structure. Not overly oaked. Fruit lingers 1 minute plus. Lives up to the reputation of a classic wine.

Ron R

Wine of the night. Gravelly meadow nose, with huge sweet cherries and cinnamon. Plush immature tannins greet the palette. Fruit-forward with a perfect acidic balance. Finishes with pomegranate and rich dark fruit. This has a huge amount of longevity ahead of it!

Jo Florradikal

#montebello dark fruits, spice, dark olives, Rosemary and other cooking herbs, cocoa, roasted coffee

Riccardo L.

Great wine.

Bryan McGinness

Just a day in the life...

Robert Parker

Just hinting at the glory to come. If you can get your hands on a large format bottle you'll have a treasure. Don't miss a chance at the 750's either.