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1997 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon - Monte Bello
(USA / California / Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz Mountains)
- COMPOSITE DETAILS -
FLAVOR: Dark Fruits. Licorice. Leather. Cherry.
PROFILE: Sweet. Rich Body. Long Finish.
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SCORE: 94 (2 ratings)
PRICE: $120

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1997 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon - Monte Bello
(USA / California / Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz Mountains)
RATED: 04/26/2004
COMMENTS: I bought this wine reluctantly last year for about $120/bottle, because I need another favorite expensive wine like I need another appendage. It was, however, certainly worth the money if you can find it. We consumed this beautiful Cabernet with pork chops and scallops at Horseradish Grille in Atlanta; it would be tough to find a dish this wine wouldn't improve. Although it took most of the meal to completely open up, I smelled and tasted ripe fruit, leather and anise from the get-go. Very full in the mouth and rich, it left a sweet, almost syrupy aftertaste that made us decide to stay for dessert. It's probably alright to drink this now, but I'll wait another couple years before treating myself again.
SCORE: 94
BY: 1000-yard-stare
PRICE: $120
1997 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon - Monte Bello
(USA / California / Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz Mountains)
RATED: 08/28/2003
COMMENTS: Dense and dark fruit flavors of plum and black cherry with a hints of cedar and an undercurrent of anise which followed through to a persistent finished marked by notes of dark chocolate. Just beginning to develop. Will age well for many years.



SCORE: 94
BY: cseanb1
PRICE: $120
 
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