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Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012 Wine Review

Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012

Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012

Santa Cruz Mountains, California, United States

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $74.95

Drink: 2013-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.7%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Ridge Vineyards

Agent: Rogers & Company

Natalie's Score: 93/100

The 2012 vintage of the Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon has seductive aromas and flavours of black plum, cassis, blackberry, violets and smoke. Pair with grilled pork chops.

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot food pairings: pork roast, slow-cooked pork shanks and cannellini beans.

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This Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012 was reviewed on May 28, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 595371
  • $75.02 
  • 168 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Ridge excels with the 2012 vintage of its Estate Cabernet. Aromas of pencil led and smoke. This California Cabernet Sauvignon has a long finish. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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