Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello 2014

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Country USA

Region California

Grape Variety 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

Vintage 2014

ABV 13.5%

Indulge in the ultimate expression of luxury winemaking with the Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, an iconic Santa Cruz Mountains estate-grown wine celebrated for its precision, depth, and extraordinary ageing potential. Crafted from sustainably farmed vines atop the legendary Monte Bello ridge, this rare Bordeaux-style Cabernet blend captures the true character of its mountain terroir, intense fruit purity, limestone mineral tones, and powerful structure.

2014 Vintage: A Collector’s Masterpiece
The 2014 Monte Bello vintage emerged from a famously challenging growing season marked by scarce winter rainfall and low soil nutrients. Yet these conditions yielded beautifully concentrated grapes that ripened perfectly through September. Slow, meticulous fermentations with native yeasts allowed optimal extraction and purity, while natural malolactic conversion brought refined balance and elegance.

Merlot stands out triumphantly in this vintage, adding suppleness and depth, while Petit Verdot introduces subtle spice and complexity. The result: a Cabernet Sauvignon of exceptional focus, vibrant acidity, and layered dark-fruit expression, built to age gracefully for 15 to 30+ years.

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Artisanal Winemaking – Minimal Intervention, Maximum Expression
• Harvest: September 2–24, 2014
• Hand-harvested, destemmed grapes with dual mechanical and hand sorting for flawless quality
• Native yeast fermentation with 100% whole berries, pressed after ten days
• Complete natural malolactic fermentation for silky texture
• 17 months in 100% new air-dried oak barrels (97% American, 2% French, 1% Hungarian)
• Sustainable, minimal-intervention winemaking to preserve authentic terroir expression

Tasting Notes – 98 Points (James Suckling)
The Ridge Monte Bello 2014 opens with captivating aromas of blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate, and toasted walnut. Full-bodied and powerful, it shows muscular tannins, concentrated fruit, and a long, precise finish with beautiful mineral lift. This is a wine that demands patience, best enjoyed after 6–8 years of cellaring, with decades of evolution ahead.

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Product Information

Country USA

Region California

Grape Variety 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

Vintage 2014

ABV 13.5%

Indulge in the ultimate expression of luxury winemaking with the Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, an iconic Santa Cruz Mountains estate-grown wine celebrated for its precision, depth, and extraordinary ageing potential. Crafted from sustainably farmed vines atop the legendary Monte Bello ridge, this rare Bordeaux-style Cabernet blend captures the true character of its mountain terroir, intense fruit purity, limestone mineral tones, and powerful structure.

2014 Vintage: A Collector’s Masterpiece
The 2014 Monte Bello vintage emerged from a famously challenging growing season marked by scarce winter rainfall and low soil nutrients. Yet these conditions yielded beautifully concentrated grapes that ripened perfectly through September. Slow, meticulous fermentations with native yeasts allowed optimal extraction and purity, while natural malolactic conversion brought refined balance and elegance.

Merlot stands out triumphantly in this vintage, adding suppleness and depth, while Petit Verdot introduces subtle spice and complexity. The result: a Cabernet Sauvignon of exceptional focus, vibrant acidity, and layered dark-fruit expression, built to age gracefully for 15 to 30+ years.

Discover Other Vintages of Ridge Monte Bello
Ridge Monte Bello 2017
Ridge Monte Bello 2021

Artisanal Winemaking – Minimal Intervention, Maximum Expression
• Harvest: September 2–24, 2014
• Hand-harvested, destemmed grapes with dual mechanical and hand sorting for flawless quality
• Native yeast fermentation with 100% whole berries, pressed after ten days
• Complete natural malolactic fermentation for silky texture
• 17 months in 100% new air-dried oak barrels (97% American, 2% French, 1% Hungarian)
• Sustainable, minimal-intervention winemaking to preserve authentic terroir expression

Tasting Notes – 98 Points (James Suckling)
The Ridge Monte Bello 2014 opens with captivating aromas of blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate, and toasted walnut. Full-bodied and powerful, it shows muscular tannins, concentrated fruit, and a long, precise finish with beautiful mineral lift. This is a wine that demands patience, best enjoyed after 6–8 years of cellaring, with decades of evolution ahead.