the cork was pretty shot but after careful surgical removal, 95% of it came out in one piece. Initally the nose was weak but showed signs it would open up. WOW did it ever. About a half hour later it blossomed into one of the best wines to come from my cellar which, at one time had MANY 1970's California cabs. I almost am never disappointed with Ridge, even if the cork looks bad, the wine almost never is.
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1970 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Bello
12/24/2014 - renov8n Likes this wine: 95 Points
the cork was pretty shot but after careful surgical removal, 95% of it came out in one piece. Initally the nose was weak but showed signs it would open up. WOW did it ever. About a half hour later it blossomed into one of the best wines to come from my cellar which, at one time had MANY 1970's California cabs. I almost am never disappointed with Ridge, even if the cork looks bad, the wine almost never is.
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1986 Cafaro Cabernet Sauvignon
10/25/2013 - renov8n Does not like this wine: 50 Points
sadly this bottle was over the hill, I had to pour it down the drain. It was sad as I had three in my cellar and the other two were wonderful.
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