Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon

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Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon
1991 (1 bt)
2001 (3 bts) (40th Anniversary)
2001 (3 mags) (40th Anniversary, all signed by Paul Draper)
Central Coast, CA
"The 2001 Monte Bello (which marked Ridge Vineyard's 40th anniversary) is undoubtedly sold out, but a bottle I tasted in my office revealed a stunning wine. Boasting abundant amounts of sweet black and red fruits intermixed with tobacco leaf, white chocolate, charred wood, and espresso roast, it is a full-bodied effort with superb purity, high tannin, and an austere finish. It is built for 30 years of longevity. This impressive wine is unlikely to win many blind tastings given its current austerity." R. Parker, 95+ pts. 12/05
4 bottles
3 magnums
Estimate $750-1,100

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