Wine Spectator (June 2019): 92 Points. “The 2011 shows the cool aspect of the vintage, with more obvious maturity and a range of bay, tobacco, singed sandalwood and perfume notes leading the way, while the core of fruit is mainly red in profile. It’s the most drinkable of the young vintages currently, but no rush.” – James Molesworth
Vinous Media (July 2015): “Ridge’s 2011 Monte Bello shows beautifully, even next to some of the more important vintages that are part of this vertical. Dark red cherry, plum, smoke, spices and graphite form an attractive core of flavors and textures. The 2011 is a bit slender and likely to mature earlier than some of the more structured vintages, but that only contributes to its near and medium-term accessibility. Hints of sage, lavender and black fruits add the final shades of nuance. This is one of the better showings of the 2011 from bottle.” -Antonio Galloni (Rated: 94)
Producer: Ridge
Vintage: 2011
Varietal: Proprietary Red
Country: USA
Region: CA - Central Coast, Santa Cruz Mtns
Sub-Region: Santa Cruz
Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
Sub-Appellation: Monte Bello
SKU: #
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