Ridge is known for beautifully balanced wines, and year after year the Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is an overachiever and there is certainly no exception in 2012. Ridge sources the 76% Cabernet Sauvignon along with 24% Merlot from the esteemed Monte Bello vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The wine itself offers gorgeous perfumed aromas of freshly crushed blackberry and raspberry woven together with graphite and anise. On the palate this is well balanced with wonderful polish and acidity which lead to the flat-out delicious finish. Overall this is a sensational effort from legendary winemaker Paul Draper along with Eric Baugher and the winemaking team at Ridge Vineyards. (Best 2015-2030) - July, 2015 (OB)
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Wine Specifications
- Report Date: July, 2015
- Producer: Ridge Vineyards
- Vintage: 2012
- Drinking Window: 2015-2030
- Estimated Value: $50
- Country: United States
- Region: California
- Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
- Importer: NA
