Ridge Monte Bello - 2007 (750ml) Napa Valley The wine reveals ripe

The wine reveals ripe

seamless Barolo is at least a few years from early maturity and should continue to drink well for many

more civilized tannins than most Le Gays tend to possess

crushed rocks

The 2004 vintage was outstanding in Barossa

Ridge Monte Bello - 2007 (750ml) Napa Valley The wine reveals ripeA retaste of the flagship wine, the 2007 Monte Bello (a blend from this famous estate of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc) reveals a dense ruby purple wine with a floral, blueberry, and earthy cassis nose and elegant mid weight flavors with impressive purity and classicism. There is good acidity, firm tannin, and modest alcohol (13. 1%). This is not the most concentrated or powerful Monte Bello, but one built