2008 Ridge Monte Bello Red Santa Cruz

~~$145.00~~ $129.95 -- 2008 Ridge Monte Bello Red Santa Cruz

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2008 Monte Bello Proprietary Red

95+pts(IWC) (72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot; 13.3% alcohol): Glass-staining ruby. Powerful, pungent aromas of cherry-vanilla, cassis, candied licorice and graphite, along with a suave floral oil quality that gains strength with air. Deeply pitched dark berry flavors show a liqueur-like intensity, as well as notes of smoky Indian spices, violet and vanilla. Ripe but quite vibrant, wih superb finishing clarity and persistence. This extremely young wine makes the case that high alcohol isn't a prerequisite for intensity or power in California cabernet. Josh Raynolds Stephen Tanzer's INternational Wine Cellar October/November 2011

95pts(JS) 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. Made from 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Merlot. James Suckling June 2011

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