Ridge Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Bello Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains, 2021 apples with soft honeyed notes coming

with soft honeyed notes coming from the oak-aged Sémillon

dried herbs and nuanced oak

Aged 24 months on-site at the Fonds-Préville distillery in a combination of French and American oak barrels of varying char levels

Pair with brasied leg of lamb and saffron rice with a big green salad

Ridge Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Bello Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains, 2021 apples with soft honeyed notes comingThis estate Cabernet from Ridge, with 16% Merlot is a stunner. A rough winter, dry spring, and hot summer created great stress for the vines, but resulted in extremely concentrated fruit. This mountain wine is a true featherweight, and delightful now, or from the cellar in 5 to 20 years. Pair it with your favorite reverse seared red meat, and pan roasted mushrooms.