2014 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...)
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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...)
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
(Cabernet Sauvignon “Monte Bello”- Ridge Vineayrds (Santa Cruz Mountains)) Login and sign up and see review text.
Mar/Apr 2022, Issue #98, Recently-Tasted American Wines Spring 2022
Decanter
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By Ronan Sayburn MS
(Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
Collectible California tasting 2018, 9/20/2018, (See more on Decanter...)
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By Jeb Dunnuck
(Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Bello) Login and sign up and see review text.
Brilliance From Sonoma, 6/5/2018, (See more on JebDunnuck.com...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Ridge, Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Red) Subscribe to see review text.
1/29/2018, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
Decanter
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By Panel Tasting
(Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
California Cabernet 2014 PT April 2018, 10/10/2017, (See more on Decanter...)
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By Jeb Dunnuck
(Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello) Login and sign up and see review text.
California, Santa Cruz Mountains: The High Quality, yet Tiny Production 2015s, 8/24/2017, (See more on JebDunnuck.com...)
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By Antonio Galloni
(Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Central Coast Red) Login and sign up and see review text.
Santa Cruz Mountains – The 2015s and 2014s (Aug 2017), 8/1/2017, (See more on Vinous...)
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By William Kelley
(Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
2014 California Cabernet Sauvignon & Bordeaux blends, 5/31/2017, (See more on Decanter...)
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By James Suckling
(Ridge Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Monte Bello, Red, 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.
Brilliance in the Santa Cruz Mountains (Jul 2016), 7/1/2016, (See more on Vinous...) -
By Antonio Galloni
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Ridge Monte Bello: Past, Present and Future (Jul 2015), 7/1/2015, (See more on Vinous...) -
By Antonio Galloni
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Santa Cruz Mountains: Scaling the Heights (Jul 2015), 7/1/2015, (See more on Vinous...)
JancisRobinson.com
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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...)
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Ridge Monte Bello) Saturated, very dark red violet color; aromatic, cassis, tart red currant, toast, cedar nose; plush, velvety textured, delicious, cassis, tart red currant, toast, cedar, light green olive palate with good balancing acidity; medium-plus finish (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot; 13.5% alcohol)
3/12/2017, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 95 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2014
- TypeRed
- ProducerRidge
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- Designationn/a
- VineyardMonte Bello
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSanta Cruz Mountains
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code000004375616, 052000047837, 086891077437, 4000138518084, 4714127538976, 7070330694449, 744442111008, 744442301003
3/15/2024 - duchamp wrote: 94 Points
Deep ruby to deep purple, slightly musty on the nose with black raspberry, alcohol, and cranberry, followed by wet stone, earth, and mint, all tightly wound, tight but—somehow—lush on the palate with dark berry fruit, black plum, strong acidity, streaks of minerality, and firm tannins, finish is dominated by black tea, tangy acidity, dark berry fruits, cherry, earth, vanilla, coconut, menthol, and more
Note: 10 years on and the tannins are still pretty fierce, even for mountain fruit, not sure it will ever totally settle down but those who like dark, tight cabs, this one's for you
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2/16/2024 - plechazunga Likes this wine: 91 Points
Still tight and alcoholic out of the bottle, after a decant opened light in fruit but a beautiful structure with green and wood notes.
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12/20/2023 - WineJ2019 Likes this wine: 96 Points
Opened this on a whim as a “special bottle” to share with a good friend we’re hosting. Pretty quick decant say ~30min. Wow the nose was amazing, so complex. And then silky smooth on the palate with eucalyptus, currant, slight oak, tobacco. Tannins there in the background but not overwhelming at all. This was a beauty. Of course can go much longer but this was drinking great now by my tastes.
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12/15/2023 - Francophile1 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Delicious. While still very youthful, this has an amazing bouquet and some early maturity notes of sweet green Virginia tobacco and anise. Long finish. Paired great with a Wagyu smash burger.
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11/29/2023 - Curt325 Likes this wine: 96 Points
Complex, balanced, with Goldilocks tannin (“just right”). We savored the beautiful nose before sipping. Chocolate & dark fruit on the front of the pallet, a dryness developed mid range, with an elegantly subtle finish. I’m glad I have one more of these beauties.
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