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 »
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/750ml
2018 Retail Average
97
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Dark mountain fruit, cool herbs and a graphite-like edge give Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2018 a serious, sculpted feel, with blackcurrant, blueberry and cocoa layered over a core of taut acidity and powerful yet creamy tannins. The wine feels driven more by energy and savory detail than sheer weight, finishing long, pure and quietly resonant, promising tremendous nuance with cellar time.
Dry-aged ribeye with rosemary; Roast lamb with black olive and thyme; Porcini mushroom and Parmesan risotto
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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.