Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot (Napa Valley, United States), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £365.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum 2006 Caymus · Napa Valley | £365.00 | |||
| Joseph Phelps Insignia 1994 Joseph Phelps · Napa Valley | £365.00 | |||
| Kapcsandy State Lane Vineyard Grand Vin Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Kapcsandy Family Winery · Eger | £360.00 | |||
| Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Shafer · Napa Valley | £360.00 |
For longer than six decades, Ridge has been recognised as one of the most significant producers of consistently high-quality wines in California. The Monte Bello Cabernet comes from their oldest Santa Cruz Mountains vineyards and is undoubtedly the flagship wine. 1997 saw warm temperatures and abundant yields, producing a supple, seductive and elegant Monte Bello. Composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, this is a generous wine with delicious notes of cassis, woody spices, dried herbs, cigar smoke and earth. With signature freshness and sweetness of tannin, this is perfect for drinking now but may well last a few more years yet.