Ridge Monte Bello - 2011 (750ml) 2011 offers alluring ocean spray scents

offers alluring ocean spray scents rolling in off the ocean

This delicious effort is best drunk after the meal

HOW TO DRINK IT

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Ridge Monte Bello - 2011 (750ml) 2011 offers alluring ocean spray scentsRidge's 2011 Monte Bello shows beautifully, even next to some of the more important vintages that are part of this vertical. Dark red cherry, plum, smoke, spices and graphite form an attractive core of flavors and textures. The 2011 is a bit slender and likely to mature earlier than some of the more structured vintages, but that only contributes to its near and medium term accessibility. Hints of sage, lavender and black fruits add the final shades of