Ridge Monte Bello 2012 | Magnum

California, USA

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£255.00

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“Saturated ruby. Ripe cassis, blackberry, violets, licorice, wet stone, rich oak spice. Strong blackberry fruit entry; superb full body; structured, velvety tannins; sweet toasty oak; crushed-limestone minerals; long, intense finish.” Eric Baugher, winemaker. 98 points Antonia Galloni.

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Code:

YRRID12M

Bottle Size

150cl

ABV

13.80

Vintage

2012

Closure

Cork

Country

USA

Region

California, Santa Cruz

Grape

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

In 1886, high in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the Monte Bello estate vineyard was planted, and the winery constructed. A first vintage from the young vines followed in 1892. During Prohibition (1920-1933), the vineyard was not fully maintained; by the 1940s it was effectively abandoned. Eight acres of Cabernet Sauvignon were replanted in 1949. These were the source of the first Ridge Monte Bello (1962). Since then, the original vineyards have gradually been replanted.