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1997 Ridge Monte Bello, 375ml

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Latest Sale Price

April 25, 2021 - $125

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RATINGS

94+ Stephen Tanzer

Great lushness and depth on the palate; pliant, seamless and thoroughly ripe, but with strong supporting structure under the seductive flesh.

93Wine Spectator

Ripe and compact, with rich black cherry, plum, chocolate and cedar notes, focused and long on the finish. Has tannin to lose.

90-91Robert M. Parker Jr.

...this offering is more elegant and finesse-styled than usual. However, as with previous Monte Bellos, it will take a long time to come around...

17.5Jancis Robinson

Very dark crimson. Spicy and sweet. Fully evolved and very obviously mellow Cabernet.

REGION

United States, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

Santa Cruz Mountains AVA includes high elevation territory in the counties of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo. The AVA follows the coast line from San Francisco to Monterey with elevations from 400 feet to 3,000 feet above sea level. There are 1,500 vineyard acres and the AVA was established in 1981. Despite the challenging terrain in these rugged mountains and hills, highly esteemed wineries have been located here since the early 20th century, when Paul Masson, a Frenchman by birth, started making sparkling wine in the area. By the 1970s vineyards were growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Numerous microclimates within the AVA offer viticulturists diverse growing conditions, and many varietals are grown successfully.

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