Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2022 [NET]

Ridge's flagship blend—Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc—arrives later this year from the steep Santa Cruz Mountains. Dark currants, roasted figs, dark chocolate, and licorice notes frame silky tannins, while aging in American oak lends structure. This is serious Santa Cruz terroir built for cellaring, best enjoyed from the late 2020s through the 2040s.