2007 Ridge Monte Bello
Red Bordeaux Blend
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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.
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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...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Ridge, Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Red) Subscribe to see review text.
10/25/2022, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Antonio Galloni
(Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Central Coast Red) Login and sign up and see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
(Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Central Coast Red) Login and sign up and see review text.
Vintage Retrospective: The 2007 Napa Valley Cabernets (May 2017), 5/17/2017, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Ridge, Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Red) Subscribe to see review text.
9/15/2011, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
(Cabernet Sauvignon “Monte Bello”- Ridge Vineyards) Login and sign up and see review text.
May/Jun 2011, Issue #33, Recently Tasted California Wines The Search for Traditionalists Turns Up A Crowd
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By Linda Murphy
(Ridge, Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Red) Subscribe to see review text.
12/8/2010, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Josh Raynolds
(Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains) Login and sign up and see review text.
November/December 2010, IWC Issue #153, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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3/2/2010, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Ridge Monte Bello) Very dark red violet color; elegant, plum, cedar nose; tasty, poised, tart plum, cassis, cedar palate with structure and elegance; needs 8-plus years; long finish (79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc)
5/21/2011, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 95 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Ridge Monte Bello) Very dark red violet color; tart blackberry, black plum, black fruit, charcoal nose; tart black fruit, tart blackberry, black plum, herbs palate, balanced and structured; medium-plus finish 95+ pts. (decanted for 4 hours; 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc)
6/20/2010, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 95 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Ridge Monte Bello) Very dark red violet color; gorgeous blackberry, cassis, berry, black plum nose; tight but gorgeous, elegant, black fruit, berry, cassis, mineral, tart plum palate, balanced and well structured; long finish 94+ pts.
3/7/2010, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 94 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Ridge Monte Bello) Barrel sample - nice cassis, plum and cedar nose; very nice berry, boysenberry, cassis palate with mint and sage, fruit forward; medium-plus finish 92-95 pts. (assemblage 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot)
3/9/2008, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2007
- TypeRed
- ProducerRidge
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- Designationn/a
- VineyardMonte Bello
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSanta Cruz Mountains
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code086891077437, 185983000046, 4714127538976, 500000001767, 669576019931, 744442101009, 744442121007, 744442279012, 761503812216
2/17/2024 - Barolo Raymond Likes this wine: 93 Points
TN written upon opening. Medium(+)-deep carmine, tainted rim, purple hue, vibrant. Austere nose of red cherry, lather , cedar, dried herbs. Dry, medium(+) acidity, medium(+)-high slightly chalky tannins, medium alcohol (@13.1% abv) and full body. Palate of blueberry, blackberry jam, milk chocolate/cocoa, kirsch. Fruit driven, firm structure, complex, dense material. Very long bright and slight bittersweet finish.
Has at least a decade of additional cellaring potential.
Impressive.
Purchased at Le Clos, DXB in 2012. 79% Cabernet Sauvignin, 10% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc.
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1/13/2024 - M.Batard wrote: 91 Points
Dark fruit, black licorice, tannins still quite prominent. Paired with roast lamb shoulder. Long finish. Couldn’t compete with the 2007 Valbuena no.5 tasted alongside, which was far more balanced and complex.
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1/1/2024 - hoservin Likes this wine: 94 Points
Decanted for one hour. Aromas of blackberry, currant, anise, cedar, graphite and dried herbs. Ripe black fruit, cedar, graphite, tobacco, anise and fine tannins on the palate. Very long, dry finish. Medium to full bodied. Served with prime rib and horseradish cream sauce.
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12/25/2023 - Dino1971 Likes this wine: 98 Points
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