A whiff of volatile acidity does not really materially diminish the appeal of the earthy and markedly sauvage-inflected aromas of both red and dark pinot fruit that display a top note of various floral elements

at least with a little air

The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and a little brine on the entry

41 ha parcel in En Orveaux)

Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot

Ridge, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage:2021 A whiff of volatile acidityThe 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Monte Bello Vineyard is composed of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, aged 17 months in American oak (35% new). It has a medium to deep ruby color with scents of blackcurrant, chocolate covered cherries, cedar, cigar box, red fruit sparks, dried flowers and blackcurrant bud plus notions of graphite and iron. Medium to full bodied, it offers wonderfully lush fruits and firmly