RIDGE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS CABERNET SAUV 750 ml

Inky purple hues with dark plum, black cherry, cedar, cola and sweet toasted oak on the nose. A full-bodied entry with black berry, cocoa powder, brown spices and peppermint on the palate. Layered textures and focused tannins lead to a long finish. 

95+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Pure creme de cassis, leafy tobacco, spring flowers, and graphite are just some of its nuances, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a pure, concentrated, layered mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and a great finish.

94 Points - James Suckling

Graphite, tobacco, grilled plums, black olives and black cherries are held firmly by velvety tannins on a medium body at 13.3% alcohol. Tense, concentrated, linear and acid-driven while deep in black fruit and subtle oak accents. Grapes grown on Ridge’s Monte Bello property at lower elevations on the slopes.

92+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cocoa nibs and charred wood lead to a vibrant, satiny palate that is fresh and light on its feet. The finish combines juicy, muddled berry flavors with tense, chocolaty tannins of good length.

92 Points - Wine Spectator

A gutsy, gravelly style, offering black currant and blackberry compote notes lined with charcoal, cast iron and tar accents. Shows good cut and energy, with iron minerality punching through the fruit on the finish.