as well as delicate floral notes
A terrific bottle from a leading producer in the Vittoria region
They are an excellent old-school producer
with flinty wet stone and white pepper
alongside tantalizing vegetal accents
2021 Ridge Vineyards “Monte Bello” Cabernet Sauvignon as well as delicate floral64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains Deep ruby color. Ripe mountain blackberry and cassis, anise, lavender, violets, sweet toasted oak and earthy, mineral components. Bold fruit at entry coupled with fine grained tannins and firm acidity. Layered and complex mid palate with a long, intense finish. 100pts James Suckling Tightly wound at this stage, the wine is massively concentrated, taut, yet trim and