Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 1981

Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 1981

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  • Vinous rating 94
  • Robert Parker rating 88
Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 1981
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75 cl

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£370.00
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94 Vinous
A distinctly Old World profile emerges from the 1981 Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Bello. Iron, smoke, herbs, dried cherries, mint and tobacco are some of the signatures. The firm tannins ensure the 1981 will drink well for another handful of years, give or take, but the edges are a bit frayed. I don't see much upside from further cellaring, although the 1981 might very well hold for some time. This is a distinctly ferrous, savory Monte Bello with a high level of Cabernet Sauvignon by historical standards. Antonio Galloni1st July 2015

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