1984 Ridge, California Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains 1x750ml

Vinous 93

The 1984 Monte Bello has a surprisingly backward nose with predominantly black fruit laced with peppermint and light ash-like scents. Well-defined, but it either needs a couple more hours in the decanter or a few more years. The palate is medium-bodied wi [Neal Martin, 06/06/2024]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2048

Robert Parker 94

"The decade of the 1980s was somewhat complicated for Ridge, but the 1984 Monte Bello is a real high point, opening in the glass with a classic bouquet of cigar box, red and black fruits and sweet soil. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied and bright but powerful, with an ample core of rich fruit, melting tannins and a long, tangy finish. While it’s drinking well today, and I don’t see much to be gained from further aging, I’d expect this to cruise along in a cool cellar for the next decade. While it was somewhat overshadowed by the 1974 on this occasion, it’s a fabulous Monte Bello and the best vintage of the decade." [William Kelley, 31/05/2018]

Anticipated maturity: 2010-2028