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1975 Monte Bello

Wine Details
Place of Origin

United States

California

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot

Vintages
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Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Drinking Window

2018 - 2018

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This set of new releases from Ridge is full of highlights. For starters, the 2016 Zinfandels are outrageously beautiful and confirm my impressions from tastings earlier in the year. The 2016s are fresh, nuanced and deeply impressive wines. The flagship Monte Bello is equally compelling. Speaking of Monte Bello, Paul Draper and Eric Baugher opened a handful of older vintages going back to 1971 during my most recent visit. I have included notes on those wines here for future reference.