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2005 Ridge Monte Bello

Red Bordeaux Blend

  • USA
  • California
  • Santa Cruz Mountains

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  • skurtz Likes this wine: 92 points

    December 27, 2015 - Opened to breathe for 1-2h. Regrettably muted, alcohol and oak on the nose, but on the palate there are plenty of black cherries, mineral, tannins, with an acid bite. The tannins give this a round mouthfeel, this is a medium to heavy red with plenty of uhmph, especially with the acid finish. Fairly brash, this needs additional time to mature and develop better manners. Maybe I should have decanted it longer. Tonight with grilled bone-in ribeye and asparagus. Will pump down and try it again tomorrow.

    Equally as good on day 2, perhaps greater intensity of mineral and fruit but less complexity.

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