Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2016 Dobbeltmagnum

Ridge Monte Bello 2016 is one of California’s iconic Cabernet-based wines, here presented in impressive dobbeltmagnum format for the long haul. From one of the state’s most celebrated mountain vineyards, it captures the balance of power, precision, and age-worthiness that has made Monte Bello a benchmark for decades.

Tasting Notes
The wine is expected to show a deep, concentrated color with the classic dark-fruited intensity of a top Cabernet blend. Aromatically, look for blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, cedar, tobacco, and a touch of mountain herbs, all framed by restrained oak and mineral lift. On the palate, it should be full-bodied and layered, with ripe cassis and dark plum at the core, supported by Cabernet Franc’s freshness and aromatic detail, plus Merlot’s roundness. Despite the richness of the vintage, Monte Bello is known for maintaining structure, vibrant acidity, and finely grained tannins. This is a wine built for aging and should continue to develop gracefully for 10–20 years or more, especially in large-format bottle.

Production
Monte Bello comes from Ridge’s historic mountain site in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where elevation, rocky soils, and cooler night temperatures help preserve freshness and give the wine its trademark structure. The 2016 growing season in California was warm and dry with low yields, leading to highly concentrated fruit, so careful harvest timing was essential to retain balance and acidity. Vinification at Ridge typically emphasizes minimal intervention and parcel selection, allowing the character of each vineyard block to shape the final blend.

Food & Serving
Serve this wine at around 16–18°C and consider decanting for at least 1–2 hours if drinking young, especially from a large format bottle. It pairs beautifully with dry-aged beef, lamb, game, grilled ribeye, roast duck, or rich mushroom dishes, and also works well with hard aged cheeses.

Producer
Ridge Vineyards was founded in California and has earned a singular reputation for producing site-driven wines with exceptional clarity, balance, and longevity. Monte Bello is the estate’s flagship wine and one of the most respected Cabernet blends in the United States, often cited among the finest wines in California. Over the decades, Ridge has become a reference point for thoughtful, terroir-focused winemaking and has achieved lasting acclaim among collectors and critics alike.

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