Porto Cruz

Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.

Vintage Porto Port Blend 2022

Vintage 2022 | at Fort Des Rousses — 2 days ago

Tom, Paul and 13 others liked this

Quinta do Noval

Vintage Port Blend 1982

Still very fresh — 16 days ago

Peter, Berry and 5 others liked this

Warre's

Vintage Porto Port Blend 1983

Incredible vintage! Great to drink now or give more time in the bottle. — a month ago

Dave liked this

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Decent but could use a little more oomph — 2 months ago

Tom, Pooneet and 5 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1997

Thought we’d had our last bottle 4 years ago but then found this one. Probably better then, but still very nice. Definitely quite secondary, but the core of fruit and acid carries through. Wonderful pairing with dry aged strip steaks and wild mushroom risotto for our 10 year anniversary. — 2 days ago

Zach, Tom and 5 others liked this
Seth Masterson

Seth Masterson

One of our local stars.
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Jason Gelman

Jason Gelman

happy 10 and lucky find!

Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2021

John Howard
9.2

Nose was shy, beautiful palate! See @Delectable Wine’s review. — 7 days ago

"Odedi", Dave and 16 others liked this

Ceritas

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Not as good as the bottle we had 2 years ago. All of the great lemon peel and minerality and texture and acid are still there - but this is oddly lacking on the mid palate, so you get a nice entry and exit but not a lot of meat in the middle. — 2 months ago

Ira, Jay and 5 others liked this
Seth Masterson

Seth Masterson

Well that's something you don't see everyday - a Sonoma County winery using Santa Cruz Mountain grapes for their Chardonnay

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Ridge – Monte Bello 2017
Santa Cruz Mountains – California, USA 🇺🇸
Blend: 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc

Overview
One of California’s most legendary wines, Ridge Monte Bello has been estate-grown, produced, and bottled entirely in-house since the 1960s. The 2017 vintage reflects a Bordeaux-inspired blend from the cool Santa Cruz Mountains, offering both structure and elegance. (Educational note: Monte Bello’s higher-altitude vineyards give cooler temperatures, yielding more restrained, ageworthy wines compared to Napa Valley powerhouses.)

Aromas & Flavors
Blackberry, cassis, and red plum at the core, accented by cedar, graphite, and cocoa. Hints of tobacco, dried herbs, and floral notes bring depth and complexity.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with polished tannins and refreshing acidity. A graceful, layered wine that “dances on the palate,” finishing long and harmonious with both power and finesse.

Food Pairings
Perfect with grilled lamb, prime rib, or braised short ribs. Also pairs beautifully with mushroom risotto or aged cheeses.

Verdict
A benchmark California classic — Bordeaux in inspiration, but with a Santa Cruz identity all its own. The 2017 Monte Bello is elegant, expressive, and deeply satisfying. 🍷

Did You Know?
Ridge’s Monte Bello gained international fame in the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting, where it ranked among the world’s top Cabernets, cementing California’s place on the fine wine map.

Collector’s Rarity 📌
Highly allocated and cellared by collectors worldwide, Ridge Monte Bello is a vertical-worthy wine with decades of aging potential.
— 5 days ago

Andrew and Ted liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Lovely delicate fruit balanced with some complexity. In a good drinking window. Paired well with grilled salmon for dinner — a month ago

Shay liked this

Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

2019 Cab at Kuumbwa Jazz Club in Santa Cruz. Raul Midon concert. — 2 months ago