1997 Monte Bello: An All-Time Great Ridge
Ridge Monte Bello is the American icon.
Antonio Galloni calls it “the equivalent of a First Growth,” and for good reason. Ridge Monte Bello stands as one of America's most revered Bordeaux-style blends, crafted since 1885 in the rugged Santa Cruz Mountains.
Its legacy is cemented—earning 5th place at the 1976 Judgment of Paris and winning the rematch in 2006.
And the 1997 vintage? Legendary!
A vintage famed for bold, ripe fruit, seamless tannins, and incredible balance. In the glass, expect layers of cassis, cherry, cedar and a touch of menthol, lifted by vibrant acidity.
This is silky, seductive, and in peak drinking form today. Don't miss your chance to own this piece of history!