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2000 Ridge - (Cabernet Sauvignon) Monte Bello Bordeaux Blend - USA - California - Santa Cruz Mountains - Red

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2000 Ridge - (Cabernet Sauvignon) Monte Bello
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USA - California - Santa Cruz Mountains

Red Bordeaux Blend
Producer Notes

Ridge Vineyards, known for its stellar reds, began when San Francisco doctor Osea Perrone bought 180 acres of land near the top of Monte Bello Ridge in California's Santa Cruz Mountains. The cellar, and present-day production site, was built into the mountainside on three levels. After success with several Cabernet Sauvignon vintages in the 1940s, the Perrone family decided to buy the terraces... More »

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88
JR 17.5
WA 90
WS 88
IWC 92
Drink Dates
Comm: 2005-2016 WA: 2005-2016 WS: 2004-2012
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IWC 92
Source International Wine Cellar
Issue Issue 108

($120; 13.4% alcohol; 75% cabernet sauvignon, 23% merlot and 2% cabernet franc) Bright, saturated ruby-red. Exotic aromas of black raspberry, chocolate and black licorice. Deeply sweet, sappy and ripe, with heady, mouthfilling flavors of black cherry, cassis, cola and incense. Finishes with broad tannins and mouthcoating persistence.

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JR 17.5
Source Jancis Robinson
Drink Dates 2009-2018

Lively crimson. Interesting floral/lily aromas. Dry and sappy and sleek ? reasonably subtle and interesting. Not a monster by any means. Mountain wine? Rather tough tannins ? and some oak influence.

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WA 90
Source Wine Advocate
Issue 150
Drink Dates 2005-2016

The 2000 Monte Bello Proprietary Red (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc) is a surprisingly forward example of a Ridge Monte Bello. Its dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by sweet toasty oak along with creme de cassis, licorice, and resin-like aromas. Medium to full-bodied, nicely textured, and elegant with soft tannin as well as a forward style (surprising in view of winemaker Paul Draper's typical style), I would not be surprised to see it firm up considerably in the bottle, and last for 12-13 years.

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WS 88
Source Wine Spectator
Drink Dates 2004-2012

Well-proportioned if on a modest scale, with complex aromas of ripe plum, blackberry, black cherry and enticing flowers and herbs. Concentrated and vibrant, with fine balance and well-integrated tannins. Should age well over the next decade. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. 4,000 cases made.

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Community Tasting Notes average score of 88 points based upon 4 reviews

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Freedom1095 75
Author Freedom1095
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Tasted On 11/27/2011

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taipanli 94
Author taipanli
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 98.214%
Tasted On 02/12/2011

Earthy, fruity and fresh. Typically Monte Bello with perhaps a little less sweetness/fruit than in the best vintages. Nevertheless this doesn't disappoint and makes for a great glass. I get enough acidity and grip to think this still has a few years of life ahead so no rush but my few bottles won't last long anyhow. 50+9+9+18+8=94

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rphillips26 90
Author rphillips26
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Tasted On 07/22/2010
Drink Dates 2005-2016
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Author Jeffrey M782
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Tasted On 07/02/2008

Garnet in color. Strawberry Jam, Cherry. Black currant (cassis). Medium/Full bodied. Smooth texture. Long finish.

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