2022 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA (750ml) Michigan Made a dusting of dried spices

a dusting of dried spices and a base layer of cassis

with a fleshy core of fruit and ripe yet vibrant acidity

and venison

There is a fresh edge to it that is new and welcome

prunes and blood oranges with tamarind and licorice

2022 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA (750ml) Michigan Made a dusting of dried spicesWINEMAKER'S NOTES: Saturated ruby color. Intense aromas of blackberry, black currant, fennel, dry chaparral, tobacco leaf, crushed stone, and toasted oak. On the palate, rich mountain bramble and cassis, polished tannins, and full bodied. Natural firm acidity leads to a long finish showing limestone minerality. Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc TASTING NOTES: Aged in 100% new oak, the 2022 Monte Bello blends