Ridge Monte Bello - 2011 (750ml) Pittsburg the 2010 continues to build

the 2010 continues to build all the way through to a deeply resonant

this first-growth-like effort is more developed than the uber-powerful 2010

Beginning to open magnificently

During my recent visit to Opus One

and hints of crushed rock

Ridge Monte Bello - 2011 (750ml) Pittsburg the 2010 continues to buildRidge's 2011 Monte Bello shows beautifully, even next to some of the more important vintages that are part of this vertical. Dark red cherry, plum, smoke, spices and graphite form an attractive core of flavors and textures. The 2011 is a bit slender and likely to mature earlier than some of the more structured vintages, but that only contributes to its near and medium term accessibility. Hints of sage, lavender and black fruits add the final shades of