2021 Ridge Vineyards 'Estate' Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountains
With dark purple hues, this Ridge Estate Cabernet offers a bouquet of black cherry, dark plum, cedar, and wintergreen mint. Gravelly and mineral notes yield to layers of red and black fruits. Born from Monte Bello’s historic Klein Ranch, its integrated oak and youthful tannins promise longevity. Experience its evolving elegance—cellar now, savor later.
Wine Advocate
Blended with 16% Merlot and bottled at 13.3% alcohol, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is immediately layered and expressive on the nose. Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cocoa nibs and charred wood lead to a vibrant, satiny palate that is fresh and light on its feet. The finish combines juicy, muddled berry flavors with tense, chocolaty tannins of good length. This is delicious already but should improve for the next decade.
James Suckling
Graphite, tobacco, grilled plums, black olives and black cherries are held firmly by velvety tannins on a medium body at 13.3% alcohol. Tense, concentrated, linear and acid-driven while deep in black fruit and subtle oak accents. Grapes grown on Ridge’s Monte Bello property at lower elevations on the slopes. Best after 2029.