2007 Ridge Monte Bello
Red Bordeaux Blend
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By James Suckling
(Ridge Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Monte Bello, United States) Login and sign up and see review text.
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By Stephen Brook
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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
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Vintage Retrospective: The 2007 Napa Valley Cabernets (May 2017), 5/17/2017, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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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, (See more on View From the Cellar...)
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By Linda Murphy
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12/8/2010, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Josh Raynolds
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November/December 2010, IWC Issue #153, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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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
5/9/2024 - Lord of the Bottles Likes this wine: 96 Points
Decanted and followed over 2 hours. This had a magnificent bouquet of exotic Asian spicebox which slowly evolved to burnt caramel and then that trademark Ridge MB eucalyptus and mint. Long palate of black fruit and aniseed though somewhat coiled. Tannins that need another few years but this is already drinking quite well at 17 years. Drink now with robust food or hold for another decade. 96
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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
Wow !!!
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