2019 Ridge, California Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains 1x375ml

Vinous 98+

The 2019 Monte Bello, tasted from barrel, is insanely beautiful. Vibrant, deep and pulsing with energy, the 2019 simply has it all. How will it turn out in bottle? I can’t say just yet. But this barrel sample shipped across the country is positively dazzling, so the wine’s potential is clear. The 2019 offers superb fruit density, with mid-weight structure, bright acids and plenty of tannin. It could very well turn out to be epic. [Antonio Galloni, 09/09/2020]