2019 Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 94 JD 94 WA 93 VN 92 WS 92
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, October 2022

Such a real and focused cabernet with redcurrants, Spanish cedar, and mint. Medium to full body. Firm and fine tannins. Some redwood and spice, too. Chewy and juicy. Give it a year or two to soften.
JD 94

jebdunnuck.com, August 2022

(94+ points) The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate comes from the estate Monte Bello Vineyard on the eastern side of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. Hitting 13.8%...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2024

Incorporating 11% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate opens with scents of charred dark fruits, scorched sage, graphite and black pepper. The palate is medium-bodied and seamless, with lively...
VN 92

Vinous, May 2022

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate offers a hugely appealing mix of fruit richness married to the savory, structured style that is the Ridge signature. The 2019 is beautifully exotic, but natural without the volume of the...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, November 2022

Distinctive, with a burst of singed vanilla and savory leading off, followed by dark plum and blackberry puree notes that stream through. Shows singed mesquite and a sanguine note as this unfolds. Sleek, tight-grained...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
USA
Region
California
Sub-region
Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Cruz Mountains
Vintage
2019
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
13.8%
Closure
Cork

The 2019 Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the Santa Cruz Mountains in California is a well-regarded red wine, crafted predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, with small additions of Merlot and Petit Verdot. This wine, with an alcohol content of 13.8%, offers a balanced and structured profile that has attracted favorable reviews from several wine critics.

Antonio Galloni of Vinous awarded this wine 92 points, noting its "hugely appealing mix of fruit richness" with flavors such as succulent red cherry, blood orange, and pomegranate. He describes it as "beautifully exotic" yet maintains the characteristic Ridge structure. James Suckling also rated it highly, giving it 94 points, and praised its "real and focused" nature, highlighting notes of redcurrants, Spanish cedar, and mint. He describes the wine as "chewy and juicy," suggesting that it would benefit from a couple of years of cellaring to soften.

Jeb Dunnuck echoes this sentiment, also awarding 94 points, noting the wine's "brilliant perfume of blue fruits" and "beautifully balanced" nature. He suggests that although it has upfront appeal, it will benefit from some bottle age, with potential longevity of over 20 years.

Wine Spectator's review, which scored the wine 92 points, describes it as "distinctive," with initial notes of singed vanilla and savory elements, followed by dark plum and blackberry. The review mentions a "sleek, tight-grained finish," recommending consumption from 2023 through 2033.

Lastly, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, granting it 93 points, highlights its "seamless" palate and "elegant, layered tannins," suggesting it's a dynamic wine worth following over time.

In summary, the 2019 Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a well-structured and balanced wine that combines rich fruit flavors with savory notes, promising both immediate enjoyment and potential for aging.