6 bottles per lot
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Ridge, Santa Cruz Mountains
According to Robert Parker, there are only three wineries in California that have consistently delivered excellence for over three decades: Caymus Vineyards, Chateau Montelena and Ridge Vineyards. Most famous are the Zinfandel blends Geyserville and Lytton Springs from vines of which some are over 130 years old. Meanwhile, the legendary Monte Bello, is a "Bordeaux blend" with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon. Ridge, under the leadership of Paul Draper, produces highly individualized wines that can be considered as references in their respective categories.
High up in the Santa Cruz Mountains the winery is located, with a view on the San Andreas fault. Due to Draper’s retirement the vinification is now in the very capable hands of Eric Baugher, who worked along Paul for many vintages. The high altitude, cool vineyards on Mount Bello produce characterful, concentrated wines. Monte-Bello is a synonym for a top quality Cabernet blend, a wine that ages exceptionally well.
The long standing relationship of Alpina and Ridge dates back to the early days. In this jubilee selection we are proud to be able to offer the legendary 1997 and 2001 vintages. Of the latter and of the 2000 vintage, double-magnums are offered. These are extremely rare, only a limited number of large formats are bottled each vintage. Monte-Bello in large format is a wine lover's dream.
Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Bello 1997
Sonoma County
In original wooden case
6 bottles per lot
According to Robert Parker, there are only three wineries in California that have consistently delivered excellence for over three decades: Caymus Vineyards, Chateau Montelena and Ridge Vineyards. Most famous are the Zinfandel blends Geyserville and Lytton Springs from vines of which some are over 130 years old. Meanwhile, the legendary Monte Bello, is a "Bordeaux blend" with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon. Ridge, under the leadership of Paul Draper, produces highly individualized wines that can be considered as references in their respective categories.
High up in the Santa Cruz Mountains the winery is located, with a view on the San Andreas fault. Due to Draper’s retirement the vinification is now in the very capable hands of Eric Baugher, who worked along Paul for many vintages. The high altitude, cool vineyards on Mount Bello produce characterful, concentrated wines. Monte-Bello is a synonym for a top quality Cabernet blend, a wine that ages exceptionally well.
The long standing relationship of Alpina and Ridge dates back to the early days. In this jubilee selection we are proud to be able to offer the legendary 1997 and 2001 vintages. Of the latter and of the 2000 vintage, double-magnums are offered. These are extremely rare, only a limited number of large formats are bottled each vintage. Monte-Bello in large format is a wine lover's dream.
Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Bello 1997
Sonoma County
In original wooden case
6 bottles per lot
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