{"title":"Ridge Vineyards","description":"\u003cp\u003eRidge Vineyards is a California winery known for wines that express the character of their vineyards. Its commitment to site-specific winemaking has made it a respected name in American wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonte Bello, from the Santa Cruz Mountains, is among its best-known wines. This Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend is recognized for structure, complexity and its capacity to develop with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore Ridge Vineyards at InBodega through collectible releases of Monte Bello, including notable vintages and special bottle formats. Selection and availability vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ridge-vineyards-monte-bello-2006-santa-cruz-mountains-usa","title":"Ridge Vineyards – Monte Bello 2006 – Santa Cruz Mountains USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRidge Vineyards Monte Bello 2006 is a classic Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet-led blend with mountain fruit, chalky structure and precisely integrated oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eRegion\/Appellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2006\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in barrel; 97% new air-dried American oak, 3% new French oak\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied, dry red\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👃 Tasting Notes \u0026amp; Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe mountain bramble, cassis and currant meet dark chocolate, toasty oak, licorice and exotic spice. The palate is full-bodied and balanced, with elegant chalky tannins and integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❤️ Why We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• A fully documented estate vintage with a precise Cabernet-led blend\u003cbr\u003e• Mountain structure and restrained alcohol support the wine’s long-lived character\u003cbr\u003e• Chalky tannins and integrated oak keep the concentrated fruit balanced\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Grilled ribeye\u003cbr\u003e• Roast lamb\u003cbr\u003e• Braised beef\u003cbr\u003e• Aged hard cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👤 Who This Wine Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Collectors of mature California Cabernet blends\u003cbr\u003e✓ Fans of classic Santa Cruz Mountains wines and Ridge Monte Bello\u003cbr\u003e✓ Drinkers who value structured reds with restrained alcohol and aging potential\u003cbr\u003e✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, fruit-forward reds with minimal tannin\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ridge Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"1500ml \/ 1 bottle","offer_id":48212207960116,"sku":"COL-RIDGE-MONTEBELLO-06-MAGNUM","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500ml \/ 2 bottles","offer_id":48212207992884,"sku":"COL-RIDGE-MONTEBELLO-06-MAGNUM-2PK","price":1849.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/1739\/2436\/files\/r-8928855523380-shadow-clean-2000.jpg?v=1791492515"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/1739\/2436\/collections\/vineyard-building-hero.jpg?v=1791655624","url":"https:\/\/www.inbodega.com\/collections\/ridge-vineyards.oembed","provider":"InBodega","version":"1.0","type":"link"}