2017 Ridge Monte Bello | Santa Cruz Mountains Red Wine | 1.5L Magnum

The 2017 Ridge Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains 1.5L Magnum is a highly collectible large-format California red wine from Ridge Vineyards. Produced from the historic Monte Bello Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, this wine is one of America’s most respected Bordeaux-style blends.

This impressive 1.5L Magnum format adds strong collector and presentation appeal. Large-format bottles are often prized for long-term aging, special occasions, wine dinners, gifting, and private cellar displays. As a result, this 2017 Ridge Monte Bello is a standout choice for collectors and buyers looking for a serious California wine with both pedigree and presence.

The 2017 vintage may show layered notes of cassis, blackberry, black cherry, plum, cedar, tobacco, graphite, dried herbs, baking spice, mineral notes, and polished oak. With time in bottle, it may also develop leather, forest floor, savory spice, and deeper earthy complexity.

The label indicates a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc, giving the wine structure, dark fruit, aromatic lift, and long aging potential. Bottled at 13.7% ABV, it reflects the balance, freshness, and mountain character that Ridge Monte Bello is known for.

Whether purchased for cellaring, gifting, or opening at a special dinner, 2017 Ridge Monte Bello 1.5L Magnum delivers classic California prestige, refined structure, and strong collector appeal.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Cassis, blackberry, black cherry, cedar, graphite, tobacco, dried herbs, spice, and oak
• Palate: Structured dark fruit, polished tannins, plum, mineral notes, cedar, cocoa, spice, and savory depth
• Finish: Long and refined with cassis, graphite, tobacco, oak, spice, and mountain-grown freshness

Product Details

• Type: Red Wine
• Style: California Cabernet Blend / Bordeaux-Style Red Wine
• Producer: Ridge Vineyards
• Wine: Monte Bello
• Vintage: 2017
• Vineyard: Monte Bello Vineyard
• Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
• Region: California
• Country: United States
• Bottle Size: 1.5L
• Format: Magnum
• ABV: 13.7%
• Blend: 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc
• Taste Profile: Structured, elegant, dark-fruited, earthy, mineral-driven, polished, and collectible
• Collector Appeal: Large-format Ridge Monte Bello from the 2017 vintage

Collector’s Note

This bottle features 2017 Ridge Monte Bello in a 1.5L Magnum format. Because collectible large-format wines are condition-sensitive, buyers should review provenance, storage history, label condition, capsule condition, fill level, cork integrity, and overall bottle presentation before purchase.

Serving Recommendation

Serve around 60–65°F. For a structured wine like 2017 Ridge Monte Bello, decant for 1–2 hours to help the dark fruit, cedar, graphite, spice, and tannins open. Use large Bordeaux glasses for the best aromatic expression.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with ribeye steak, filet mignon, roasted lamb, prime rib, duck breast, braised short ribs, beef Wellington, mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, aged cheddar, Gouda, Comté, and classic steakhouse cuisine.