En primeur: Ridge Monte Bello 2025

A beautiful expression of California mountain cabernet at its best. Dark berry cassis fruit, cedar wood and liquorish aromas lead to, at this stage as a barrel sample, firm full tannins that hold the dense fruit well. A bright line of acidity and ferrous give lift to a long perfumed finish that promises great cellar potential. Drink from 2029 to 2045. 14%