2013 Ridge Monte Bello

Community Tasting Note

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93 Points

Saturday, December 10, 2016 - This year has less Merlot then usually. Aged on 100% new American oak.
This is a opulent and powerful wine that still manages to stay intense. The nose and palate contains an abundance of cassis, cedar, vanilla, violet and blackberries. The acidity is rather soft and stays in the background, still the wine keeps a rather intense expression. Tannins are grippy and rather sandy at the moment. I think the wine is surprisingly approachable already but it should be stored.

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  • Comment posted by Arch57:

    12/11/2016 6:37:00 AM - Andreas - Great tasting note. I just scored (2) bottles after the 2012 made the WS Top Ten list and sold out quickly.

  • Comment posted by Ultimatewinekick_Andreas:

    12/17/2016 8:36:00 PM - Thanks:)

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