1997 Ridge, California Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains, Bottle (750ml)
Ridge Vineyards

1997 Ridge, California Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains, Bottle (750ml)

United States | California | Red | Bordeaux Blend | 750mL
WS 97
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Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello is one of America’s most iconic Bordeaux blends, famously earning global recognition from the 1976 Judgment of Paris. The legendary 1997 vintage layers cassis, dried red cherry, cedar, and Santa Cruz mountain driven freshness and acidity.

Wine Spectator | 97 Points

"Another of the highlights in the flight, matching the ’10 for its still-grippy, vibrant, dense and vivid range of black currant, fig paste and blackberry compote flavors. Bristles with energy through the finish, stretching out with very long threads of savory, cedar and mineral. This still has a long way to go"

Ridge Monte Bello is an American icon. Since 1885, perched in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Ridge has built a legacy making this Bordeaux blend, earning 5th place at the ‘76 Judgment of Paris to winning the rematch in 2006.

The 1997 vintage? Legendary!

Known for bold ripe fruit and balanced tannins, it’s one of the decade’s finest. In the glass you'll get cassis, dried cherry, cedar, and all tied together with a vibrant acidity that begs you to sear up a steak and pour another glass.

Every step of the journey is managed with one goal in mind: protecting the integrity of each bottle from our cellar to your doorstep.

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