It's a rocking base Cabernet that reveals a deep purple hue as well as killer notes of pure crème de cassis
The palate is textured and fluid with considerable power but no heaviness
with noble structure and profound concentration through a stunning and long finish that lasts for several minutes (or as long as I could give it until moving on)
Acidity cuts through
together with some rose-like florals and a hint of fruity vanilla
2022 | Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello | Santa Cruz Mountains Montefalco Sagrantino It's a rocking base CabernetAged in 100% new oak, the 2022 Monte Bello blends 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, selected from 18 of 21 lots by blind tasting. After assemblage, the wine spent 21 more months in barrel. The vineyard starts at 1,600 feet and goes up to 2,700 feet at top, and is spread out across 4 different ranches, Klein, Rousten, Torre and Perrone, the wines getting more tightknit and ageable as the vines move up the