Ridge Monte Bello - 2007 (750ml) 2003 black cherry

black cherry

and a persistent finish

There is no doubt of this wine’s impressive depth and density

Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier

Though medium in body

Ridge Monte Bello - 2007 (750ml) 2003 black cherryA retaste of the flagship wine, the 2007 Monte Bello (a blend from this famous estate of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc) reveals a dense ruby purple wine with a floral, blueberry, and earthy cassis nose and elegant mid weight flavors with impressive purity and classicism. There is good acidity, firm tannin, and modest alcohol (13. 1%). This is not the most concentrated or powerful Monte Bello, but one built