Ridge Monte Bello - 2008 (750ml) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tasters should take note of

Tasters should take note of the wealth of peppery

it is an extremely powerful

— Michael Schachner

A spoonful or two is enough for most non-gluttons to appreciate the riveting heights this cuvee represents

in a pleasing way

Ridge Monte Bello - 2008 (750ml) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tasters should take note ofThe 2008 Monte Bello is striking. It is a decidedly muscular Monte Bello endowed with layers of dark fruit. Tobacco, mint, asphalt and crushed rocks develop in the glass, adding tons of complexity and finesse. A long, saline finish rounds things out beautifully. In 2008 the cold growing season stretched into October and the wine definitely has the feel of a cool vintage. The spring frost and the second year of drought conditions lowered yields