Ridge, Monte Bello 2018
Ridge, Monte Bello 2018
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The 2018 Monte Bello from Ridge Vineyards impresses with its structured yet approachable character. Notes of dark berries, plum, and cedar are complemented by a full-bodied palate and elegant tannins. The wine is built to age but offers plenty of charm in its youth.
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Score 99
The 2018 Monte Bello is as classic a release from this storied site as ever. It contains 17% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. A ravishing, multidimensional nose of wet clay, cocoa powder, peperoncini, cured meat and eucalyptus endlessly expands and congeals with further aeration. The palate precisely stitches together supple concentration and firm, coarse tannins that give sturdiness and intensity to its otherwise medium-bodied frame. The finish is amazingly long and delicious and begins to close down after a few hours, telling me this timeless wine should be left alone for the next 10-12 years. Superb through and through, this wine should excel past its 50th birthday. 2030-2070
