1992 Ridge Monte Bello
Community Tasting Note
William Kelley Likes this wine:
Monday, September 29, 2014 - Even from a half bottle, the 1992 Monte Bello remains vivid and youthful, bursting from the glass with a bouquet of briary blackberry and wild plum fruit, with nuances of cedar and leather. There seems to be a brett influence here, which adds complexity but also imparts a slightly rustic character to the wine compared to more polished and polite vintages like 1991 or 1996. On the palate this 1992 is still vibrant and firm at the core, with a long, persistent finish. There is absolutely no rush to drink it, but it's offering a lot of interest right now.
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Comment posted by chatters:
9/30/2014 5:50:00 AM - Thanks for your note William, looks like holding my magnum back for another 5 years is not going to be a problem! cheers, chatters
Comment posted by William Kelley:
9/30/2014 6:01:00 AM - No problem at all! And my score was conservative... enjoy!