LiQuery - Ridge Monte Bello

Item:	710095
Size:	750 mL (25.4 oz)
Type:	VINTAGES
Release Date:	2016-05-02
Producer:	Ridge Vineyards
Location:	USA - California
Price:	$672.00 Price History
Style:	Red Wine Full-bodied & Firm
Alcohol:	14.0%
Varietal:	Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet
Sugar Code:	-
Rating:	90
Cellar:	2016

Description
There is currently no description for this product - it was added on 2012-11-05.

Tasting Notes
The 2000 Monte Bello Proprietary Red (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc) is a surprisingly forward example of a Ridge Monte Bello. Its dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by sweet toasty oak along with creme de cassis, licorice, and resin-like aromas. Medium to full-bodied, nicely textured, and elegant with soft tannin as well as a forward style (surprising in view of winemaker Paul Draper's typical style), I would not be surprised to see it firm up considerably in the bottle, and last for 12-13 years. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2016. Score - 90. (Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Dec. 2003)

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