2022 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 750mL
2022 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 750mL The 2022 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 750mL is a premium Bordeaux-style blend from the Santa Cruz Mountains in California. The 2022 vintage was shaped by a third consecutive year of drought, leading to lower yields and concentrated flavors. The wine, aged in 100% new American oak, is highly rated by critics for its complexity, balance, and aging potential. Tasting notes Blend: The 2022 vintage consists of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. Winemaker's notes: The winery's notes describe a wine with a saturated ruby color and aromas of blackberry, black currant, fennel, and dry chaparral. The palate features rich mountain bramble and cassis with polished tannins, full body, and a long finish showing limestone minerality. Critic tasting notes: Owen Bargreen (99 Points): "A totally stunning wine from a warm vintage," noting silky tannins, a core of dark cur