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Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon 88%, Merlot 8%, Cabernet Franc 4% Santa Cruz Mountains, United States 2011

Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Santa Cruz Mountains, 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 £250.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£250.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
5 / 5
very firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot 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
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred
Origin
Santa Cruz Mountains · United States
inferred
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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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
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
steaklambroast chickenroast porkbolognese
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
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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

Unquestionably Californian winemaking royalty, Ridge Vineyards continue to produce sensational wines of exceptional quality and potential longevity. From the Monte Bello estate vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 2011 vintage is another superb release. Composed of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, and showcasing a gloriously brambled profile accompanied by refreshing bright acidity.

Other vintages of Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon we list
1980£750.001991£725.001992£595.001993£450.001997£365.002005£330.002006£280.002010£265.002012£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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