it’s firm on the attack
together with some rose-like florals and a hint of fruity vanilla
a subtle marine influence coming through with time
mint leaf and dark chocolate that are accompanied by flavors of blackberry and black cherry swaddled in a layer of plush tannins that drift into a lasting finish
The palate is textured and fluid with considerable power but no heaviness
2022 | Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello | Santa Cruz Mountains Montefalco Sagrantino it’s firm on the attackAged in 100% new oak, the 2022 Monte Bello blends 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, selected from 18 of 21 lots by blind tasting. After assemblage, the wine spent 21 more months in barrel. The vineyard starts at 1,600 feet and goes up to 2,700 feet at top, and is spread out across 4 different ranches, Klein, Rousten, Torre and Perrone, the wines getting more tightknit and ageable as the vines move up the