2017 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello | Santa Cruz Mountains | 750ml

Full Product Description

The 2017 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello is a prestigious Santa Cruz Mountains red wine from one of California’s most respected and collectible producers. Ridge Monte Bello is celebrated for its mountain-grown intensity, Bordeaux-inspired structure, balance, and exceptional aging potential.

The 2017 vintage delivers depth, freshness, and classic Monte Bello character. This wine shows dark fruit, firm structure, mineral tension, polished oak, and savory complexity, making it an excellent choice for collectors of age-worthy California Cabernet-based wines.

On the nose, expect cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, plum, cedar, graphite, tobacco, dried herbs, cocoa, spice, and subtle earthy notes. The palate is structured and layered, showing black fruit, polished oak, mineral depth, savory herbs, firm tannins, and balanced acidity. The finish is long, refined, and persistent with lingering cedar, graphite, tobacco, spice, and dark fruit.

The 2017 Ridge Monte Bello 750ml is ideal for collectors, cellar placement, luxury gifting, anniversaries, fine dining, and fans of Bordeaux-style California reds. Its producer reputation, Monte Bello vineyard pedigree, and age-worthy profile make it a standout bottle for any serious wine collection.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, plum, cedar, graphite, tobacco, herbs, cocoa, and spice
• Palate: Black fruit, polished oak, mineral depth, savory herbs, firm tannins, and balanced acidity
• Finish: Long, structured, refined, and persistent with lingering cedar, graphite, tobacco, spice, and dark fruit

Product Details

• Type: Red Wine
• Style: California Cabernet Blend
• Producer: Ridge Vineyards
• Expression: Monte Bello
• Vintage: 2017
• Region: Santa Cruz Mountains
• State: California
• Country: United States
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Taste Profile: Structured, dark-fruited, mineral, savory, refined, age-worthy, and collectible

Why You’ll Love It

• Collectible 2017 Ridge Monte Bello
• Iconic California red from the Santa Cruz Mountains
• Historic producer known for age-worthy Cabernet-based wines
• Complex profile with cassis, blackberry, cedar, graphite, tobacco, and spice
• Excellent for collectors, gifting, anniversaries, and cellar placement
• A refined choice for lovers of Bordeaux-style California wines

Serving Recommendation

Serve at around 60–65°F. Decant for 1–2 hours if enjoying now, or allow the wine to open slowly in a large Bordeaux glass.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with dry-aged steak, prime rib, roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, duck, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, aged cheddar, and classic steakhouse cuisine.