2013 Ridge Monte Bello
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gteran76 Likes this wine:
Thursday, October 26, 2023 - As per Ridge winemaker recommendations I opened it for 30 min and then double decanted it for a short 3-5 min (while I rinse the bottle to get rid off the sediments) and placed back into the bottle to start consuming 30 min later for a 2+H dinner with Mark and Carol at Chops Grill Naples.
The nose on this wine is simply sensational, is a winegasm right at the start. Then on the palate is a blend of black truffle, currant, espresso and valley floor (despite the fruit comes from the hilltops). The complexity of this wine at this young stage is SCARY. This is one of the best wine I have had in my entire life. Right now is in the top 5 for sure and hopefully will keep claiming within the years.
The finish on this wine is endless, 20 hours later I still have the lingering sensation in my mouth…
IMHO this is one of those cases that patience will be rewarded greatly…!!!
98+ Drink or preferably HOLD.
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Comment posted by Mark1npt:
10/27/2023 9:39:00 PM - Thank you again for bringing it to dinner for us, my friend. It was an exceptional experience!
Comment posted by gteran76:
10/28/2023 8:12:00 AM - You’re very welcome. Good wine is to be shared with good people and you are in that group!! Btw, your 2 wines were pretty dam good too.