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 »
$245
/750ml
2019 Retail Average
98
/100
2019 Pro Rating
Dark, resonant fruit pours from the glass of Monte Bello 2019, with layers of blackcurrant, raspberry and cassis wrapped in graphite, cedar, dried herbs and a hint of cured meat and spice. On the palate it is intense yet remarkably poised, its compact mountain tannins and bright, cool-site acidity giving terrific drive and length, suggesting a long evolution from today’s plush, tightly coiled power to future nuance and finesse.
Dry-aged ribeye with rosemary and garlic, roast lamb with thyme and olives, wild mushroom and Gruyère tart
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.