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2008 | Ridge | Monte Bello

$1,278.00

Red Wine: 2008 | Ridge | Monte Bello

Dark ruby in color. Stunning depth, power, purity and elegance. Complex mix of ripe Very tight, dense, tense and firm, with aromas of road tar, dried currant and dried tobacco leaf offering plenty of enticement, picking up gamy earth and black licorice notes. Full-bodied, with elegant chalky tannins, sensuous balance. Definitely worth tasting!

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Producer: Ridge

Ratings: WA | 97 JS | 95

Vintage: 2008

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13.3%

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

    Country/Region: United States, Central Coast

      Detailed Description

      Dark ruby in color. Stunning depth, power, purity and elegance. Complex mix of ripe Very tight, dense, tense and firm, with aromas of road tar, dried currant and dried tobacco leaf offering plenty of enticement, picking up gamy earth and black licorice notes. Full-bodied, with elegant chalky tannins, sensuous balance. Definitely worth tasting!

        Reviews:

        • Wine Advocate: The 2008 Monte Bello is striking. It is a decidedly muscular Monte Bello endowed with layers of dark fruit. Tobacco, mint, asphalt and crushed rocks develop in the glass, adding tons of complexity and finesse. A long, saline finish rounds things out beautifully. In 2008 the cold growing season stretched into October and the wine definitely has the feel of a cool vintage.
        • James Suckling: This is a fantastic wine showing subtle power with fine, racy tannins and a long fruity finish. Wonderful aromas of milk chocolate, toasted oak and red fruits. It's full, intense and balanced.

        Producer Information

        Ridge's history begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a doctor and prominent member of San Francisco's Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. He planted vineyards and constructed a winery of redwood and native limestone in time to produce the first vintage of Monte Bello in 1892. The historic building now serves as the Ridge production facility. Though Ridge began as a Cabernet winery, by the mid-60s, it had produced several Zinfandels including the Geyserville. In 1972, Lytton Springs joined the line-up and the two came to represent an important part of Ridge production. Known primarily for its red wines, Ridge has also made limited amounts of Chardonnay since 1962. The Ridge approach is straightforward: find the most intense and flavorful grapes, guide the natural process, draw all the fruit's richness into the wine. Decisions on when to pick, when to press, when to rack, what varietals and what parcels to include and when to bottle, are based on taste. To retain the nuances that increase complexity, Ridge winemakers handle the grapes and wine as gently as possible. There are no recipes, only attention and sensitivity.

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        2008 | Ridge | Monte Bello

        $1,278.00

        Red Wine: 2008 | Ridge | Monte Bello

        Dark ruby in color. Stunning depth, power, purity and elegance. Complex mix of ripe Very tight, dense, tense and firm, with aromas of road tar, dried currant and dried tobacco leaf offering plenty of enticement, picking up gamy earth and black licorice notes. Full-bodied, with elegant chalky tannins, sensuous balance. Definitely worth tasting!

        Order from the Largest & Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace!

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        NOTICE: Many other small liquor store sites may end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have partnerships consisting of a large network of licensed retailers from within the United States, Europe and across the world ensuring orders are fulfilled.

        Producer: Ridge

        Ratings: WA | 97 JS | 95

        Vintage: 2008

        Size: 750ml

        ABV: 13.3%

        Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

        Country/Region: United States, Central Coast

        Dark ruby in color. Stunning depth, power, purity and elegance. Complex mix of ripe Very tight, dense, tense and firm, with aromas of road tar, dried currant and dried tobacco leaf offering plenty of enticement, picking up gamy earth and black licorice notes. Full-bodied, with elegant chalky tannins, sensuous balance. Definitely worth tasting!

        Reviews:

        Producer Information

        Ridge's history begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a doctor and prominent member of San Francisco's Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. He planted vineyards and constructed a winery of redwood and native limestone in time to produce the first vintage of Monte Bello in 1892. The historic building now serves as the Ridge production facility. Though Ridge began as a Cabernet winery, by the mid-60s, it had produced several Zinfandels including the Geyserville. In 1972, Lytton Springs joined the line-up and the two came to represent an important part of Ridge production. Known primarily for its red wines, Ridge has also made limited amounts of Chardonnay since 1962. The Ridge approach is straightforward: find the most intense and flavorful grapes, guide the natural process, draw all the fruit's richness into the wine. Decisions on when to pick, when to press, when to rack, what varietals and what parcels to include and when to bottle, are based on taste. To retain the nuances that increase complexity, Ridge winemakers handle the grapes and wine as gently as possible. There are no recipes, only attention and sensitivity.
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