2008 Ridge Monte Bello
Community Tasting Note
lockestep Likes this wine:
95 Points
Monday, April 20, 2015 - Ridge Tasting with Eric Baugher (State Line, Elkton MD): Classic cab nose leaps from the glass. Violets, dark fruits. Can spend a long time just inhaling this. Deep red in color. Very full bodied, deep and rich cab. Long, long finish with superfine tannins. Wonderful balance here, power, structure and depth. Built for the long haul but delicious today. Impressive effort.
(Side note: Eric noted he was not happy with the minor blending grapes in 2008, so he declassified them, making this Monte Bello all Cab and Merlot).
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Comment posted by Tim Heaton:
4/21/2015 9:38:00 AM - thanks for the fine note. I'm curious what the 2008 MB set you back, this far after release?
Comment posted by lockestep:
4/21/2015 10:03:00 AM - 128. All the Ridge wines were discounted 20% for the event, normal price 160.
Comment posted by Tim Heaton:
4/21/2015 3:03:00 PM - very fair at that price, nice one