high-altitude slopes with minimal intervention to prioritize soil expression
resulting in a profile that feels poised and lifted rather than overworked or dense
colored with a natural tincture of herbs
typically utilizing a percentage of whole-cluster fermentation followed by aging in 50% new oak to provide measured support without masking the site’s inherent character
2021 Ridge, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains Producer_Clos Saint Joseph high-altitude slopes with minimal interventionExcellent, ravishing, plush and opulent, but still finds its fruit kept in balance with earthy mineral notes and refreshing acidity. Ridge makes what we consider to be one of the historic, great Cabernet bottles in American history (Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet), which trades for $200+ and rightfully so! However, this wine, made from younger vines in the exact same Monte Bello Vineyard site, delivers an incredible value we are here for every year.