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Red
2002 Ridge Cabernet Franc Monte Bello
Cabernet Franc
- USA
- California
- Santa Cruz Mountains
Community Tasting Notes 6
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DBdeParis Likes this wine: 91 points
December 30, 2020 - To the CellarTracker holders of the 77 bottles still in cellars - time to drink! As I have just discovered, the words "Monte Bello" on the label don't automatically convey the capability to age. The ever-helpful Ridge bottle notes state this is a softer batch of Franc than what was put in the main Monte Bello. In any case, this is a joy to drink now. Rich Franc flavors, still a touch of acid and tannin. Really blossoms with 1 hour of air. This bottle was purchased at the winery and stored in a cool cellar ever since.
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winestem wrote: 91 points
May 19, 2009 - Cedary, brambly, with cherries. Probably still too young to drink, but I couldn't resist trying it.
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wpd wrote: 91 points
November 4, 2008 - Wow! This wine has evolved. Garnet color, cherries and currants on the palate. Medium long finish. Excellent wine.
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ChinonRouge wrote: 84 points
August 9, 2007 - Nice nose of cherries and litter box. Good currant flavor. Ho hum cabernet flavor. Overly acidic. Unexciting, forgettable finish. Unbalanced. Major disappointment. Terrible QPR. Major pass. Ridge ought to be a little embarassed to have their name on the bottle. I am glad that I didn't bring this out to share with guests. Easily beaten by other $10-$12 per bottle wines. No thunder here.
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winestem wrote: 90 points
June 25, 2006 - Had with steaks last night. Good, dark fruits, wel-integrated oak, and a nice finish. nothing extraordinary yet, but this is probably still in its infancy.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2002
- Type Red
- Producer Ridge
- Varietal Cabernet Franc
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Monte Bello
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Santa Cruz Mountains
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
- UPC Code 744442171026
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 74 (62%)
- Consumed 45 (38%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietyCabernet Franc
- VineyardMonte Bello
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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