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98 James Suckling -
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Tasting this amazing Californian red is like staring into a deep abyss. The notes of graphite, soy sauce and old balsamic vinegar are underlined by remarkably youthful blackcurrant fruit. On the palate there’s a wonderful combination of great concentration, creamy ripeness and incredible structure. Very long, firm finish with intense, chalky minerality. A cuvee of 72% cabernet sauvignon, 22% merlot and 4% petit verdot. Tasted at the Thomas Kammeier Monte Bello vertical. Drink or hold.
Technical Details
- Blend72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot
- WinemakerJohn Olney
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia
- Sub-RegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSan Francisco Bay
- VineyardMonte Bello Estate Vineyard
- Farming MethodSustainable Practices
- Oak97% new and 1% one year old air-dried american oak; 2% new french oak (for comparison.)
- Aging/Cooperage19 Months
- StainlessDestemmed, and left uncrushed as whole berries. Automated berry sorting followed by hand sorting. Natural primary and secondary fermentations. Pressed at six days. All native yeasts.
- Alcohol13.5%
- Production2800 cases
Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains 2009
Bordeaux Blends | US
JS98, IWRPT97+, ST96, VN96, WS96, WE95, JG93-95, DC94, W&S93
Sustainable Practices
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Top Wine of 2012 Wine Spectator! The 2009 Monte Bello boasts rich, deep flavors of black currant, cedar, and graphite with hints of tobacco. Structured yet refined, it shows polished tannins and a long, layered finish.
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.
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