Ridge Monte Bello - 2011 (750ml) Pittsburg and hints of crushed rock

and hints of crushed rock

Its deep plum/purple color reveals only a touch of lightening at the edge

this medium to full-bodied wine possesses a distinctive

the 2010 continues to build all the way through to a deeply resonant

Beginning to open magnificently

Ridge Monte Bello - 2011 (750ml) Pittsburg and hints of crushed rockRidge's 2011 Monte Bello shows beautifully, even next to some of the more important vintages that are part of this vertical. Dark red cherry, plum, smoke, spices and graphite form an attractive core of flavors and textures. The 2011 is a bit slender and likely to mature earlier than some of the more structured vintages, but that only contributes to its near and medium term accessibility. Hints of sage, lavender and black fruits add the final shades of