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Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountains, United States 2005

Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Cruz Mountains, United States), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with chocolate, steak, lamb, beef stew. Listed at £330.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.

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Hedonism Wines
Out of stock
£330.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
inferred
Origin
Santa Cruz Mountains · United States
inferred
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
chocolatesteaklambbeef stewchilli con carnebarbecueburgers
merchant + inferred
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Cabernet Sauvignon · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
very full · 5/5
Tannin
lowhigh
very firm · 5/5
Acidity
lowhigh
fresh · 4/5
Oak
noneheavy
noticeable · 4/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Established in 1959, Ridge is known for its commitment to crafting high-quality, terroir-driven wines that reflect the unique characteristics of their vineyards. Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 is a refined Bordeaux-style blend, offering alluring aromas of ripe blackberries, cassis and graphite. The palate features a lovely blend of dark fruit, chocolate and savoury herbs, supported by velvety tannins and well-integrated acidity. The persistent finish showcases its impressive aging potential.

Other vintages of Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon we list
1980£750.001991£725.001992£595.001993£450.001997£365.002006£280.002010£265.002011£250.002012£250.002013£370.002020£195.002021£240.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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