{"product_id":"ridge-vineyards-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-2023","title":"Ridge Vineyards, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eGrape Variety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e75\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eABV \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e13.4%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWINES WILL BE SHIPPED TO THE UK IN AUTUMN 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRidge Vineyards 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon — Estate Santa Cruz Mountains Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Blend (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc \u0026amp; 3% Petit Verdot)\u003cbr\u003eAppellation: Santa Cruz Mountains, California\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.4% ABV\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size: 750 ml \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined expression of California Cabernet crafted by one of the most respected producers in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/sonoma-county\" title=\"Sonoma County Wine Collection\"\u003eSonoma\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz-mountains\" title=\"Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Collection\"\u003eSanta Cruz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ridge Vineyards 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon delivers powerhouse structure, balanced acidity, and complex aromatic layers. The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/ridge-estate-cabernet-sauvignon\" title=\"Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Collection\"\u003eEstate Cabernet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects a cool, slow growing season and careful winemaking that highlights regional terroir. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes — Critics \u0026amp; Winemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker’s Notes\u003cbr\u003eCrystal clear ruby red in the glass with expressive aromas of black olive, tobacco leaf, and cocoa. On the palate, plush blackberry fruit and firm, well coated tannins are beautifully balanced by bright acidity and a lingering finish with liquorice and cedar whispers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics’ Scores \u0026amp; Reviews \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVinous Media (Billy Norris): 93, Dark fruit, cracked pepper, tobacco, chalky tannins. \u003cbr\u003eWine Enthusiast: 93, Black plum, clove, structured palate. \u003cbr\u003eWine Advocate (Matthew Luczy): 92, Lush nose with vanilla, velvety texture. \u003cbr\u003eWine Spectator (James Molesworth): 92, Juicy red currant, bitter cherry, long finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage Critics’ Score: ~92 – 93+ points — a standout Cabernet from the 2023 vintage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Vintage \u0026amp; Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 growing season in the Santa Cruz Mountains was marked by heavy winter rains and a cool, extended season, producing grapes with excellent natural acidity and flavour concentration. Harvest stretched well into October and November, allowing for optimal phenolic ripeness. These conditions lend this wine a finely textured structure destined for medium to long term ageing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estate Cabernet sources fruit from Ridge’s historic Monte Bello property and select neighbouring vineyards, maintaining a house style that has balanced, complex, and refined. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover Other Vintages of Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/ridge-vineyards-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-2019\" title=\"Ridge Vineyards, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRidge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/ridge-vineyards-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-2021\" title=\"Ridge Vineyards, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRidge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/ridge-vineyards-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-2022\" title=\"Ridge Vineyards, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRidge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Food Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Cabernet’s firm tannins and bright acidity make it a versatile match with hearty dishes like:\u003cbr\u003e• Grilled ribeye or New York strip with cracked peppercorn crust\u003cbr\u003e• Herb roasted lamb with rosemary \u0026amp; garlic\u003cbr\u003e• Mushroom risotto with aged Parmesan\u003cbr\u003e• Aged cheddar or Manchego cheese boards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Ridge Vineyards 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Critically acclaimed with multiple 92–93+ scores. \u003cbr\u003e• Estate influenced complexity with approachable structure. \u003cbr\u003e• Medium term cellar potential (best 2025–2035+). \u003cbr\u003e• Exceptional representation of Santa Cruz Mountains terroir. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs — Ridge Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQ: What is the ideal drinking window for this wine?\u003cbr\u003eA: Critics suggest drinking from 2025 through 2035 for peak aromatic and structural development. \u003cbr\u003eQ: Is this wine suitable for ageing?\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, the balanced acidity and firm tannins make it a great candidate for cellaring. \u003cbr\u003eQ: What food pairs well with this Cabernet?\u003cbr\u003eA: Think grilled red meats, rich pasta dishes, and aged cheeses, the wine’s structure and fruit profile stand up beautifully to bold flavours.\u003cbr\u003eQ: How does this compare to Monte Bello Cabernet?\u003cbr\u003eA: While Monte Bello is Ridge’s flagship, the Estate Cabernet offers greater early accessibility without sacrificing terroir driven complexity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ridge Vineyards Wine Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/ridge-vineyards\"\u003eRidge Vineyards' wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead of blog on \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Blog about Ridge Vineyards wines\" href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/ridge-vineyards-a-pioneer-of-sustainable-world-class-wine\"\u003eRidge Vineyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/usa?pf_t_region=California\" title=\"Divine Fine Wines Californian Wine Collection\"\u003eCalifornian wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon?sort=price-descending\" title=\"Cabernet Sauvignon Wines\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"12x75cl Case \/ In Bond Price","offer_id":52941492486487,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/5334\/6391\/files\/Ridge-Estate-Cabernet-Sauvignon-2023.jpg?v=1772724666","url":"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/ridge-vineyards-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-2023","provider":"Divine Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}