2012 Ridge Monte Bello
Red Bordeaux Blend
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Decanter
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By Stephen Brook
(Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello, Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
Ridge Monte Bello retrospective, 10/25/2022, (See more on Decanter...) -
By Stephen Brook
(Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello, Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
Ridge Monte Bello retrospective, 10/25/2022, (See more on Decanter...) -
By William Kelley
(Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
Ridge Monte Bello Vertical, 11/27/2017, (See more on Decanter...)
JamesSuckling.com
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By James Suckling
(Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Monte Bello, United States) Login and sign up and see review text.
2/9/2017, (See more on JamesSuckling.com...)
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By Antonio Galloni
(Ridge Monte Bello Central Coast) Login and sign up and see review text.
Ridge Monte Bello Revisited: 1968 – 2012 (Jul 2016), 7/1/2016, (See more on Vinous...)
WineAlign
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By Steve Thurlow
(Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains red) Login and sign up and see review text.
1/24/2016, (See more on WineAlign...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Ridge, Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Red) Subscribe to see review text.
10/21/2015, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
WineAlign
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By Sara d'Amato
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By John Szabo, MS
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By David Lawrason
(Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains red) Login and sign up and see review text.
8/26/2015, (See more on WineAlign...)
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By Antonio Galloni
(Ridge Monte Bello Central Coast) Login and sign up and see review text.
Ridge Monte Bello: Past, Present and Future (Jul 2015), 7/1/2015, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Ridge, Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Red) Subscribe to see review text.
2/25/2015, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Antonio Galloni
(Ridge Monte Bello Monte Bello) Login and sign up and see review text.
Santa Cruz Mountains – A Study in Terroir (Jul 2014), (See more on Vinous...)
JancisRobinson.com
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By Julia Harding, MW
(Ridge, Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Red) Subscribe to see review text.
10/4/2013, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Antonio Galloni
(Ridge Monte Bello Monte Bello) Login and sign up and see review text.
Santa Cruz Mountains: California’s Best Kept Secret (Jul 2013), (See more on Vinous...)
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Ridge Monte Bello) Saturated very dark ruby color; appealing, ripe cassis, raspberry puree, cherry puree nose; rich, tight, ripe raspberry puree, cassis palate with sweet tannins and good acidity; needs 5 years; medium-plus finish (64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot; 13.8% alcohol)
3/15/2015, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Ridge Monte Bello) Final assemblage - opaque purple red violet color; very appealing, cassis, creme de cassis, cedar, pencil lead, ripe black fruit nose; velvety textured already, tight, tart black currant, tart black cherry, pencil lead, violets palate with balance; could use 5-plus years; long finish (62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot; 13.7% alcohol)
5/19/2013, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 96 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Ridge Monte Bello) First assemblage barrel sample - opaque purple red violet color; very appealing, complex, pencil lead, black currant, mulberry nose; rich, tasty, poised, tight, tart black currant, tart berry, pencil lead palate with firm, sweet tannins; needs 7-plus years; medium-plus finish 94-96 points (first assemblage is 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Cabernet Franc; 13.7% alcohol; all the Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc was used in this blend)
3/10/2013, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 94 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2012
- TypeRed
- ProducerRidge
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- Designationn/a
- VineyardMonte Bello
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSanta Cruz Mountains
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code052000047837, 086891077437, 4714127538976, 7070293028367, 744442101009, 744442101122, 744442103003, 744442301003
4/9/2024 - deadwax Likes this wine: 94 Points
Double decanted to take to out with friends. In a good place with plenty of life. I think this is a 40-year MB. On the nose a purple fruit, cassis and spice box. On the pallet cassis, blue fruit and spice in the medium body wine. Very good and will get better.
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2/10/2024 - mark2eye Likes this wine: 96 Points
Excellent. Drinking perfectly right now.
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2/2/2024 - ziavino wrote: 95 Points
Notes of ripe plum and blackberry lead the way, with grippy tannins emerging and lingering on the medium-long finish. Oak feels well integrated at his stage, and there's a mineral undertone that plays a more prominent role than usual. Savory, earthy notes weave in and out too. Excellent, and just leaning into its drinking window now.
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2/1/2024 - Rieslingfan wrote:
Served blind by the host at our monthly tasting group, this was the runaway wine of the night. Still very young, but also quite drinkable, with solid black fruit, firm tannin, a touch (just a touch) of wood framing, and a very long finish. Not the most aromatic wine of the night, but definitely the most complete, and with the longest runway for improvement. Drink now if you must, but better off not to, as it's going to get a lot better.
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1/1/2024 - Too much practice. Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is something (news only to me). Tasted from Nik Bertelsen. Round, smooth, fruity, oaky and utterly delicious. Very long finish.
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