{"product_id":"ridge-vineyards-monte-bello-santa-cruz-mountains-2019","title":"Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains (2019)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRidge Vineyards is a titan of American winemaking, and their iconic Monte Bello is widely celebrated as the \"First Growth\" of California. Sourced from historic, high-elevation parcels in the Santa Cruz Mountains, this world-class Bordeaux blend is a profound monument to cool-climate, limestone-driven viticulture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cellar philosophy here champions a steadfast, \"pre-industrial\" approach designed to capture the unadulterated essence of the mountain. Following a meticulous sorting process, the Cabernet-dominant fruit undergoes a 100% whole-berry fermentation using native yeasts. It is then aged for seventeen months in predominantly new, air-dried American oak barrels, a signature Ridge technique that builds an incredibly sophisticated, muscular framework without masking the site's intense natural acidity and distinct mineral core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePouring a glass reveals an immensely concentrated, commanding profile of dark plum, wild blackberry, and crushed graphite, all interwoven with savory layers of sweet tobacco and cedar. It is a highly intellectual, majestically structured red that completely captivates the palate, offering a weightless intensity and an utterly profound drinking experience for those who revere classic, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ridge Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43010524119209,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5216\/1623\/products\/Ridge-Monte-Bello-2019.png?v=1680680691","url":"https:\/\/www.fulhamwinecompany.co.uk\/products\/ridge-vineyards-monte-bello-santa-cruz-mountains-2019","provider":"The Fulham Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}