California

92 points Wine Enthusiast"Lemon peel, exotic apple, minty forest herbs and a hint of tropical fruit converge on the nose of this bottling. The palate is loaded with pan-seared apples, coconut and toasted cashew flavors, framed by a lemon-peel acidity...

93 points Wine Enthusiast"Briny and brisk aromas of lemon peel, chalk and honeydew are very tight and bright on the nose of this single-vineyard expression from 1,700 feet in the mountains. The palate is very taut and grippy, offering flavors of lemon...

92 points Wine Enthusiast"Crushed chalk, zesty lime blossom and balm and a lightly minty forest floor component show on the nose of this bottling from La Estancia Vineyard. There's a river-stone minerality to the sip, where lemon blossoms, baked...

Jancis Robinson"Picked at different ripeness levels – some malo and some not. A cocktail!Pale, lively and so different! Bone dry with great tension. A bit of skin contact? But not excessively so. Really vital and energising. VGV (*very good...

Karen MacNeil - The Wine Bible"As structured, powerful, and impeccably balanced as a First Growth Bordeaux, the Ridge Monte Bello cabernet sauvignons are majestic wines. Opening one from a great vintage when it's young is almost criminal, for while the...

94 points James Suckling"Extremely fresh and floral with sliced apples, stones and some white peach. Bread dough, too. Fine bead. Medium to full body with crisp acidity and a steely finish. Hints of phenolics provide a fine texture. Vibrant acidity...

93 points Wine Spectator"Dynamic and generous, this Zin combines old-school briar with sleek suppleness, serving up stylish flavors of raspberry and cherry accented by savory pepper, cinnamon and garrigue tones that sail on the rich finish." Vinous...

94 points Wine Enthusiast"Mouthwatering and delicious with crisp acidity and a driving finish, this wine offers a pleasing range of flavors including mixed cherries, cranberries, warming spices and savory accents. Both friendly and beguiling, it has...