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Bottle of Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2022 [NET]-Red Wine-Flatiron SF

Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2022 [NET]

Red Wine from California, United States
by Ridge Vineyards
$294.99
NET

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Ridge's wines are some of the best the U.S. has to offer— year after year they produce elegant, age-worthy wines that rival the best in the world. It's no wonder that Ridge first came to prominence at the Judgement of Paris, with its signature Monte Bello holding its own against the best First Growth Bordeaux.

Ridge's Monte Bello location in the Santa Cruz Mountains was first planted to vine in the late 19th century (wine was being produced as early as 1892!) though thanks to Prohibition (everyone's favorite), the vineyards fell into disrepair. The property was purchased in 1940, and although a small amount of Cabernet was produced then,1962 was the first vintage crafted as we know Ridge today. In 1991, Ridge added the Lytton Springs property in Sonoma County to their estate.

The philosophy at Ridge is simple: they strive to make "pre-industrial" wines. What exactly is "pre-industrial" wine? Basically, they've been making natural wine since well before it became fashionable, much like many of the best estates in Europe. They let the grapes speak for themselves, intervening in the process only when necessary. At the end of the day, grapes are fruit, and Ridge aims to bring the distinct fruit flavors of their carefully grown grapes to their wines.

While Monte Bello is known as one of the best wines in the world, Ridge's other cuvees are just as good; it's a wonder that they're not all as expensive. To get wines of this quality at these prices is a rarity in today's market.

Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 96
"The 2022 Monte Bello feels like a cooler-vintage wine, defying all expectations of the torrid growing season. Juicy, fresh and very old school, the 2022 sashays with true elegance as it unfurls into classic layers of cedar box, tobacco, grilled herbs, tart cherry and crushed rocks. A return to a more typical percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in this vintage can be felt in the wine's upright build and darker aromatic shadings. Winemaker John Olney chose to keep the 2022 in barrel for 21 months, a little longer than usual, in an effort to tame its fierce young tannins. That prescription worked out swimmingly. The 2022 is a very serious, structured wine, but its textural polish is beyond reproach. It's a Monte Bello that whispers rather than shouts. Time is very much on your side."

Robert Parker

RP 96
"The 2022 Monte Bello is a rich and distinctly firm iteration of this classic cuvée, evoking a hypothetical blend between the textural power of the 2017 and the bracing structure of the 2015. The nose displays a classically deep and resonant bouquet of red and black fruits, vanilla pod, dark chocolate, cigar wrapper and dried herbs, with balsamic overtones and admirable oak integration. The palate combines lush generosity with an eminently sturdy core, concluding with a stern, bracing finish of firm tannins, pleasantly complemented by gentle succulence. It will take time to view the full potential here, but it certainly delivers the tried-and-true profile long-time fans will expect. This vintage is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc." -Matthew Luczy

Decanter

D 97
"The limestone soils, and the short distance to the Pacific Ocean as well as the seriously high elevation, (ranging from 1600-2700ft) means that the Santa Cruz Mountains, produce a very different Cabernet than much of California. The 2022, drought vintage, a third straight year, meant tannic, tiny fruit on the Montebello estate. The wine was fully destemmed and only pumped over half as often as a typical vintage for Montebello. Its a tightly wound iteration in its youth with 100% new American oak for 20 months. Expressive on the nose, with taut black fruits, fresh pine needles and mineral notes of wet clay and roasted herbs. The palate is fresh and medium weight, (13.8%abv) with so much lively freshness in its youthful exuberance. Salty ocean notes open the palate chasing taut eary season blackberries and plum skins. The palate opens overtime revealing dried mint, and alpine meadow herbs that buoy the fruit expression and carry this masterfully made wine toward its zenith, but... don't touch it for another 10 years for the best result."

Wine Spectator

WS 93
"Shows a spirited persona, with pronounced notes of roasted vanilla and apple wood leading the way for compact flavors of dark plum, blackberry and black cherry compote. There’s a prominent, slightly rigid spine, but energy and freshness, too, with violet and iris accents emerging through the finish. A strong effort for the vintage. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc."

Wine Enthusiast

WE 91
"This classic Cab-based blend from the top of the appellation, which also includes 10% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, is ripe and exuberant on the nose, with boysenberry jam and dried purple flower flavors. The palate doesn't exhibit the usual tension, presenting a suave set of blackberry, pepper and mint flavors on a softer frame."

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Minerally , Oaky , Rich

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied