Ridge Monte Bello 2022

Opened a bottle of the 2022 with some friends and the depth of flavor was just incredible—it has that classic Monte Bello structure but feels more approachable right now. The finish lingers beautifully, and at 14.5% alcohol it's surprisingly balanced for such a big wine. This is easily one of the be

Opened this with some trepidation given the hype, but the 2022 vintage has that iconic structure I was hoping for—deep, dark fruit with a mineral finish that lingers. A true blue chip that lives up to its legacy.

The 2022 has that classic Monte Bello structure—tight and powerful now, but you can sense the depth underneath. I’m going to let the second bottle rest a few more years after opening this one.