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Astonishingly, given the hardships of viticulture in the Santa Cruz Mountains, this appellation hosts some of North America’s elite wineries. Rugged mountains, thin soils, high land prices and Pierce’s disease (not to mention, earthquakes!) read more...



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A glass of this with Thai food awakens those hidden taste buds. Kathryn Kennedy did it again making one of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon in the region.

September 2009

There are numerous options up and down California. Napa and Sonoma, of course, ... Amador a ways to the east, Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey a little bit south, Paso Robles further south, Santa Maria/Santa Ynez/Santa...

September 2009

Smoky and hugely aromatic on the nose with deep liquory red fruits, herb, earth, leather and hints of American oak all layered and well integrated. This remains luxurious in the mouth with rich wild berry and red cherry...

Ridge Monte Bello 1978

Snoothrank: 4/5

Bright spicy currants on the nose with a tight ripe fruity peppery taste thingy. Finish is a little sour but overall very complex and enjoyable.

Some like it hot and spicy, and I find myself in that crowd sometimes. The oak and tannins are very subtle in this wine, but the citrus and alcohol speaks loud and clear. Rich in dark berry flavors, mild vanilla, and...

- Meaty and eucalyptus scented with integrated oak, milk chocolate, and espresso notes balanced against restrained dried currant fruit - -big and soft, pillowy even with nice acidity and resolved tannins, candied...

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