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Ridge Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains 2016  - First Bottle

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98 Vinous -
One of the highlights in this tasting, the 2016 Monte Bello has turned out just as beautifully as I hoped it would. Soaring aromatics, bright acids and mid-weight structure give the 2016 a super-classic feel. Clearly, the 2016 is very primary today, with plenty of bright red and purplish berry fruit. More than that, though, the 2016 pulses with energy and simply exceptional balance. Don't miss it!

Technical Details

  • BlendCabernet Sauvignon
  • WinemakerEric Baugher
  • CountryUS
  • RegionCalifornia Central Coast
  • AppellationSanta Cruz Mountians
  • Alcohol13.7%

Ridge Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains 2016

Cabernet Blends  |  US
VN98, WA96-98+, JD97

Too late, we are SOLD OUT!
Our tiny allocation of Monte Bello has arrived but it's never enough to satisfy the demand for this wine which has a cult following like almost no other wine in the world. First come...first served.

About the Producer

The history of Ridge Vineyards begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a doctor who became a prominent member of San Francisco’s Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge. He terraced the slopes and planted vineyards; using native limestone, he constructed the Monte Bello Winery, producing the first vintage under that name in 1892. This unique cellar, built into the mountainside on three levels, is Ridge’s production facility. At 2600', it is surrounded by the “upper vineyard”, now referred to as the Perrone Ranch.