{"product_id":"ridge-vineyards-monte-bello-cabernet-sauvignon-2017-magnum","title":"Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eRidge Vineyards’ Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon is one of California’s great benchmark reds, celebrated for its remarkable balance, mountain-grown intensity, and unmistakable sense of place. First released in 1962, it draws on a vineyard history that stretches back to 1886 in the Santa Cruz Mountains, making it a wine with both pedigree and enduring relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2017 Magnum shows a deep dark ruby hue. The nose is beautifully layered, with ripe plum, blackberry, espresso, black truffle, anise, crushed stone, and subtle oak spice from its élevage in new air-dried barrels.\n\nOn the palate, it is powerful and full-bodied, yet refined and composed, with dark fruit at the core and the aromatic notes echoing through the finish. Despite its concentration, the wine carries only 13.7% alcohol, which helps preserve its elegance and poise. It is still very youthful and has the structure to age gracefully for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonte Bello is sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where the cooler mountain climate and rocky soils help produce wines of brightness, structure, and finesse. The wine is crafted as a Bordeaux-style blend, led by Cabernet Sauvignon with supporting Cabernet Franc and Merlot, and aged for 17 months in 100% new, air-dried oak barrels to build complexity without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a superb match for classic red-meat dishes such as ribeye, lamb rack, or braised short ribs, as well as mushroom-based dishes and aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for several hours if drinking young to allow the wine to खुलen and reveal its full aromatic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRidge Vineyards is one of California’s most respected producers, known for wines that combine purity of fruit, site expression, and remarkable ageworthiness. Monte Bello is its flagship estate and a reference point for fine Cabernet Sauvignon in the United States, with a reputation built on consistency, precision, and landmark critical acclaim over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ridge Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252043960657,"sku":"FW-4787","price":534.52,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/17cmb-scaled-ii_1.png?v=1783442912","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/ridge-vineyards-monte-bello-cabernet-sauvignon-2017-magnum","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}