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 »
$300
/750ml
2017 Retail Average
100
/100
2017 Pro Rating
Structure and depth define Ridge Monte Bello 2017, a concentrated yet remarkably weightless Cabernet-based blend layered with dark blackberry and currant, graphite, cedar and wild herb tones. The palate is compact and powerful, with intense black fruit and savory complexity wrapped in firm, fine-grained tannins that promise a very long evolution rather than early charm. This is a monumental, ageworthy Monte Bello that emphasizes gravitas and precision over flashiness.
Dry-aged ribeye with rosemary and garlic; Roast leg of lamb with olives and thyme; Braised short ribs
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.