Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauv 2022

Structured and beautifully refined, this Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon reveals layers of cassis, blackberry, cedar, graphite, and dark cocoa. Vibrant acidity, polished tannins, and mountain-grown intensity create a balanced, age-worthy wine with remarkable depth and a lingering elegant finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs best with grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, lamb chops, aged gouda, roasted mushrooms, and premium steak dishes.

97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Blending 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot, and lovingly referred to as Baby Monte Bello, designated as Monte Bello since the 2008 vintage, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Monte Bello Vineyard is known for its weightlessness, made to be approachable in its youth with great intention. Barrel-aged for 17 months in 50-60% new oak to integrate and soften the tannins, it still has another 15-20 years of aging, if not 25.

92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Incorporating 9% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate balances a lovely combination of lush dark fruits and charred, roasted accents, followed by a plush, fluid texture with a succulent core. It concludes with a lifted, pretty finish filled with a compact core of ripe fruits.