Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2020 is a legendary, historic estate-grown red wine hailing from high-altitude vineyards layered over greenstone and fractured limestone in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The challenging 2020 growing season yielded a highly concentrated, small crop that was masterfully managed under pre-industrial winemaking philosophies with native yeast fermentations. An opaque ruby color gives way to a complex aromatic profile of ripe cassis, dark plum, and red currant, intricately framed by toasted American oak, vanilla, fennel, juniper berry, and bay laurel. On the palate, its dense fruit core is supported by fine-grained, velvety tannins and a brilliant mountain acidity that frames a long, balanced, and savory finish.

Food Pairing: This deeply structured and aromatic red blend pairs beautifully with dry-aged ribeye steak, roasted venison with juniper berries, herb-crusted rack of lamb, or wild mushroom risotto.