This lot is comprised of 6 bottle(s) of 2017 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1900 - $2600 with a reserve of $1300. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 10880.
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This consignor has maintained his entire collection in strictly temperature-controlled conditions, utilizing his personal wine cellar since 2020 and, prior to that, two specialized units acquired twenty years ago. As the original owner, he personally sourced every bottle directly from the LCBO or, in the case of certain Napa selections, directly from Vice Versa—a small, cultish operation renowned for its outstanding Cabernets. This diligent preservation ensures that each bottle remains in optimal condition, characterized by pristine labels and high fill levels.
2017 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains from this lot has the following scores - The Wine Advocate 100 points, Jeb Dunnuck 100 points. This is the tasting note for 2017 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains from Robert Parker - with a score of 100 points. The 2017 Monte Bello is a towering triumph of California Cabernet Sauvignon. The final blend includes 15% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. The colossal nose reads like a dictionary definition of young Monte Bello, with inky black fruits, fragrant dried herbs, treated leather and a refreshing, breezy lift that continuously bounds from the glass. The palate continues the immense heft and gravitas of the nose, with ample mid-palate richness buttressed by forceful, penetrating and vigorous tannins. The oak integration throughout is remarkable, its edges gently buffed rather than vigorously polished. Overall, this is an incredibly impressive, complex and multifaceted wine that should have no problem aging for five decades.