Daniel Sullivan

9.2

Browning garnet.
Forest floor, mushroom, black currant.
Vibrant palate with silky tannins.
Impressive 25 year old cab:) — 25 days ago

Tim Simon

10

One of the best wines I have ever experienced. — 11 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Ridge Vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon Blend – 2023
Bates Ranch · Fellom Ranch · Monte Bello · Vidovich Vineyards – Santa Cruz Mountains – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A beautifully balanced mountain Cabernet blend with a composition of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot that showcases Ridge’s signature restraint. The 2023 vintage delivers intensity without excess, deep, structured fruit framed by refreshing acidity and lifted aromatics. A wonderfully clear expression of the Santa Cruz Mountains’ cool-climate character.

Aromas & Flavors
Blackcurrant, plum, and wild blackberry layered with graphite, cedar, dried sage, and faint tobacco leaf. Hints of violet, cocoa, and mountain herbs add nuance as it opens.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with refined tannins, bright natural acidity, and a mineral-driven core. Concentrated yet composed, power without heaviness. The finish is long, savory, and clean.

Food Pairings
Grilled ribeye, rosemary lamb, roasted mushrooms, beef tenderloin, or aged cheeses like Comté or Cheddar.

Verdict
A lovely, balanced, and quietly intense Cabernet that delivers depth without going over the top. This is classic Ridge, mountain purity, elegance, and quiet power.

Did You Know?
Ridge sources this wine from four historic high-elevation vineyards, Bates, Fellom, Monte Bello, and Vidovich, all influenced by ocean-cooled nights and fractured limestone soils. These sites consistently produce Cabernets with structure and freshness uncommon in California. — 14 days ago

Rhonely Boy

9.2

Non-vintage Late Harvest Zinfandel, 18.8% abv, lovely Monte Bello Zin profile, sweet but not cloying, enjoyed with after dinner cigars. Next to Ridge Monte Bello, Cabs are delicious too, worth the visit. — 7 years ago

Reza Malekzadeh

9.6

Awesome local Cab! — 12 years ago