Ridge Monte Bello tasting room June 29, 2014

Tasted Tuesday, July 1, 2014 by MattMauldin with 339 views

Flight 1 (8 Notes)

  • 2012 Ridge Chardonnay Monte Bello

    USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

    Lighter in color. Notes of honey, vanilla, hazelnut and stone fruit on the bouquet. Rich notes of citrus, spice, mineral and earth on the palate. Silky, balanced acid, generous finish. Very nice.

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  • 2012 Ridge Zinfandel East Bench

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley

    Showing aromas of spice, anise and currant. Plenty of blue fruit and florals on the palate with hints of vanilla. Elegant. Fine tannin. Medium plus finish. Nicely done.

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  • 2011 Ridge Zinfandel Hearts Desire Selection Geyserville

    USA, California, Sonoma County

    Brambly aromas- blue floral, berries and spice. Nice minerality and earth on the palate with black cracked pepper and currant notes. Juicy acid, earthy tannins, nice finish. Very solid.

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  • 2011 Ridge Lytton Springs

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley

    Nicely expressive bouquet of red cherry, mineral and floral notes. Pretty and bright on the palate, red fruit and layered mineral, spice and floral flavors. Medium acid, fine polished tannin, elegant style. Juicy full finish. Really enjoyed.

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  • 2012 Ridge Geyserville

    USA, California, Sonoma County

    Aromas of spice, medicinal herb, cassis, cherry. Similar on the palate with a little mineral and floral notes showing. Elegant style. Juicy acid. Fine tannin. Finishes full. Very nicely done.

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  • 2012 Ridge Zinfandel Dusi Ranch

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    Aromas of candied red cherry, spice and anise. Very ripe on the palate with some medicinal notes showing. Light in acid and a little rustic on the tannins. Struggled next to the rest of the Ridge lineup.

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  • 2011 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

    USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

    Medium color. Aromas of cracked pepper, anise, currant and leather. Well balanced and elegant on the palate, showing leathery cedary currant flavors with nice depth. Big tannins and moderate acid. Depth on the finish, but needs time. I really like this one.

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  • 2010 Ridge Monte Bello

    USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

    Black ruby color. Showing aromas of mineral, crushed stone, dried lavender, anise, cedar, leather and tobacco. Fruit, floral and mineral-driven on the palate with layered notes of currant, lavender, earth and savory depth. Complex. Finely polished but sharp tannins. Loads of complexity on the finish. Epic at a quick glance.

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