Bello Boy

Bello Family Vineyards

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

A big and bold Cali cab- a bit bold bordering on over the top power. A bit of California sweetness but fun to drink. Has many years left - saving the next bottle for a big juicy steak meal — 11 days ago

Michael AronoviciDavid Stein
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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

One of my absolute favorite California wines. The California Latour. ‘97 is superb—vividly detailed and complex with both power and elegance. A masterful balance of fruit, tertiary character and cooling acidity with a silky palate and melting tannins. Hard to beat for a Wagyu pairing. — 4 months ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Bought at Pine Orchard 11/25 $70 after tasting at Ridge in 10/25. Less expensive here. The 2023 is rated at 100 pts. Absolutely delicious. Floral aromas, lightly crisp, subtle oak, smooth finish. — 6 months ago

Ets Thunevin

Mauvais Garçon (Bad Boy) Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

An easy everyday Bordeaux as it’s affordable. Very fruit forward with spice but finish is lacking. — 6 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Ruby Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Tasted at March 2019 Montebello Collector event — 7 years ago

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Tobin James

Fat Boy Paso Robles Zinfandel 2010

Rich plum and dark fruit, low acidity in the mid-palate but a smooth finish. — a month ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Second & last of my bottles. Wonderful, while ready to drink still has plenty of years ahead of it. — 3 months ago

K Vintners

The Boy Grenache 2021

Very smooth welcome addition to our 2025 Christmas party! What a wonderful gift that all enjoyed. Very smooth. Excellent wine.! thank you Paul. — 6 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Chardonnay 2017

Big tropical fruits, lemon curd, luscious, yet retains acid in the end…maybe too much vanilla cream (oak) for me, but overall delicious after dinner and segway to whiskey around the fire…. — 5 years ago

Michael LongRyan McClellan
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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Ridge Vineyards Merlot 2017

Young, but delicious blueberry, ripe, some jammy notes, slightly herbal and baking spices noted. But what holds all from becoming a jelly donut is the acid. Ever present acid....fun comparing merlot from 2 distinct regions... — 6 years ago

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Orin Swift

The Boy Who Cried Wolf (Equinox Edition 1) Chardonnay 2012

Almost a 91. But a bit short. Peaches and dried nuts. A little on the viscous side and to be honest with you I really didn't know what to expect. Leaner towards the finish. If I saw this on a discount for $40, I'd buy a couple of bottles. Rearding longevity, I just don't think this one is getting any better in the bottle, so might as well drink it now. — 7 years ago

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Another wine that seems to be in “drink now” mode. A touch sulfuric on the nose. Very savory with sea salt, popcorn kernel, and only the faintest note of Meyer lemon. Herbal, sea salt butter, and butterscotch. Unique.
9.0

Au Bon Climat

Wild Boy Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2022

Only made for the U.K. market. Great wine with perfectly integrated oak. Can we please have this stateside?!? — 2 months ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

1000th wine by delectable 🥳. Controlled power...deep flavours that are starting to integrate nicely. Have wanted to try this for a long time and wasnt let down. Heres to the next 1000 🥂 — 3 months ago

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Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

Congratulations! I just bought the Petit Sirah and Pagani Ranch 🤩

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Blend 2018

Excellent cab! Always great from Ridge, this one is full bodied, nicely aged (still has room to age more, but wonderful right now!, wish i had a couple more) — 7 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Red 1993

Classic. Can go another 10 years. Cigar box, pencil shavings, black currant. — 5 years ago

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Erna Schein

Blender Boy Cabernet Franc Blend 2008

A very nice wine after 12 years in the bottle. Still lots of fruit, not over extracted, dark cherry, cassis, leather, tobacco. Agreed, it is more similar to a French style wine. — 6 years ago

Deovlet

Sonny Boy Santa Barbara County Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Juicy, fruit forward, with balanced acidity. Fine dining friendly!! — 7 years ago