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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | SLAKED FEBRUARY 18, 2010 2005 Ridge Monte Bello On the palate, surprisingly light, with some fresh dark fruits left, and certainly quite pure in style, but not concentrated like the 1991 or 2002, and not esoteric like the 1996. Also tasted (blind): 2003 Ridge Vineyards California Mountain Merlot and 2005 Duckhorn Merlot Napa Valley Both very similar in style to the 2005 Monte Bello. | SLAKED MAY 20, 2009 2008 Monte Bello Futures Tasting The 2008 Monte Bello will (probably) be made from just cabernet sauvignon and merlot for the first time in twenty-five years. All are superb. | | | | | | | SLAKED MARCH 16, 2009 1991 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello * The 1991 Monte Bello * has been hailed as "one of the most delicious vintages of Monte Bello" and one of the " wines that one must try at least once in their life." From 85% caberent sauvignon, 10% merlot and 5% petit verdot, the wine nevertheless sounded a striking note of graphite and crushed stones. | | |
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