Ridge Vineyards • Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Monte Bello by Ridge Vineyards is an iconic, Cabernet Sauvignon–based Bordeaux-style blend from the limestone-rich, high…Monte Bello by Ridge Vineyards is an iconic, Cabernet Sauvignon–based Bordeaux-style blend from the limestone-rich, high-elevation slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains, often cited as one of America’s greatest Cabernets. Crafted from low-yiel…Learn More »
$240
/750ml
2015 Retail Average
97
/100
2015 Pro Rating
Deep, resonant flavors of cassis, dark plum and blackberry roll through Ridge Monte Bello 2015, wrapped in firm yet polished tannins that feel both powerful and restrained. Subtle layers of cocoa, tobacco leaf and cool mountain herbs give the wine a serious, almost architectural precision, suggesting a long life ahead. As it opens, the structure relaxes into a beautifully poised, classic Cabernet-based blend that feels destined to rank among the estate’s greats.
Dry-aged ribeye with rosemary and garlic; herb-crusted lamb rack; braised short ribs with root vegetables
Monte Bello by Ridge Vineyards is an iconic, Cabernet Sauvignon–based Bordeaux-style blend from the limestone-rich, high-elevation slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains, often cited as one of America’s greatest Cabernets. Crafted from low-yielding, organically farmed vines and vinified with a minimalist, terroir-driven approach, it is known for combining intense mountain fruit with firm acidity, pronounced minerality, and remarkable longevity in bottle.