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The 1993 Ridge Monte Bello (already bottled) is a tightly-wrapped, densely-colored, pure, rich, full-bodied Cabernet with moderately intense aromas of vanilla, black-raspberries, currants, and minerals. This rich wine cuts a deep path on the palate, with high tannin, adequate acidity, and a long, muscular, formidably-endowed finish. Extremely unevolved and young, it needs 7-10 years of cellaring. When young, this wine rarely reveals its full potential. Having said that, the last three vintages of the Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon (1993, 1994, and 1995) are immensely impressive, with perhaps the 1994 the least expansive - for now. Note: Prices are listed only for those wines that are being pre-sold as futures by MacArthur Beverages in Washington, DC, the first American wine shop to offer California wine futures, which they have done for eleven consecutive years. Tel. (408) 867-3233
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
More reviews and scores
Good deep red-ruby. Plum, cassis, black cherry and woodsmoke complicated by notes of spice, fresh herbs and mint. Dense and full in the mouth, but with excellent vinosity. Subtly sweet flavors of cassis, plum and roast coffee. Quite primary and unforthcoming, but appears to be built for a long, slow evolution in bottle. Tannins are very fine and buffered by the wine's mid-palate material. A strong showing for this wine.
About the producer
Best known for its iconic Monte Bello, Ridge Vineyards makes some of California’s finest wines – particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Long a pioneer of sustainable farming and minimal-intervention winemaking, Ridge makes an extensive range from Sonoma County and the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
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Dry