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
2021 Retail Average
97
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Dark mountain fruit drives Ridge Monte Bello 2021, a taut, deeply layered Cabernet blend that threads blackcurrant, blackberry and plum through scents of tobacco leaf, cedar, graphite and violets, all wrapped in finely etched tannins and vivid acidity. The higher Merlot component in this drought-year vintage lends a polished, supple core to the wine’s firm structure, promising decades of graceful evolution as the spice, herbal and earthy mineral tones gain even more nuance.
Grilled ribeye steak; Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Dry-aged striploin with peppercorn sauce
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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.