2022 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA (750ml) Michigan Made with a fleshy core of

with a fleshy core of fruit and ripe yet vibrant acidity

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prunes and blood oranges with tamarind and licorice

The airing enhances these scents and reveals quince

2022 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA (750ml) Michigan Made with a fleshy core ofWINEMAKER'S NOTES: Saturated ruby color. Intense aromas of blackberry, black currant, fennel, dry chaparral, tobacco leaf, crushed stone, and toasted oak. On the palate, rich mountain bramble and cassis, polished tannins, and full bodied. Natural firm acidity leads to a long finish showing limestone minerality. Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc TASTING NOTES: Aged in 100% new oak, the 2022 Monte Bello blends