Ridge, California Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains 2018
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
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- Vintage2018
- ColourRed
- ProducerRidge
- CountryUnited States
- RegionCalifornia
- Sub RegionSanta Cruz Mountains
- DesignationAVA
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV13.7
- LWIN11231642018
- Avg. Critic Score4.7★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
The 2018 Monte Bello is as classic a release from this storied site as ever. It contains 17% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. A ravishing, multidimensional nose of wet clay, cocoa powder, peperoncini, cured meat and eucalyptus endlessly expands and congeals with further aeration. The palate precisely stitches together supple concentration and firm, coarse tannins that give sturdiness and intensity to its otherwise medium-bodied frame. The finish is amazingly long and delicious and begins to close down after a few hours, telling me this timeless wine should be left alone for the next 10-12 years. Superb through and through, this wine should excel past its 50th birthday.
- Drinking Window: 2030 - 2070
- Reviewer Name: Matthew Luczy
- Review Date: April 2024
The 2018 Monte Bello is ridiculously young. There's plenty of energy and drive, but writing a note at this point is rather superfluous. Readers should not plan on opening a bottle anytime soon. Early tastings suggest the 2018 is a Monte Bello built on linear, savory intensity more than volume. I very much like the energy here.
- Drinking Window: 2030 - 2058
- Reviewer Name: Antonio Galloni
- Review Date: May 2022