The IronChevsky and I go way back. He was actually there for the debut of our #WineBloggersTasting Series. That was the day the bloggers took on Robert Parker. It had been a while since I’d seen The IronChevsky. He’s a… Read More ›
Tag Archive for ‘2005 Monte Bello’
VERY SPECIAL #CabernetDay tasting at #RidgeVineyards!
VERY SPECIAL #CabernetDay tasting at #RidgeVineyards! See all those hashmarks in the post title? That’s social-media speak right there, that is! And what is #CabernetDay? #CabernetDay is a date & time synchronized, WORLDWIDE, human-universal, mojo-interactive, spirit-joyful celebration of this most legendary of varietals; a happening… Read More ›
When Naming Your Wine Publication …
I am in the Wine Industry, and so of course I do read the “major” publications. Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, etc. And I recently got to thinking about the publication titles: Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate. What’s… Read More ›
10 Years Between Them: ’05 & ’95 Monte Bello
Had a lovely opportunity this past week to taste two Monte Bellos with ten years between them; the 2005 and the 1995. ’Twas fascinating to taste these side by side; in their own unique ways, they’re both quite structured, and… Read More ›
Robert Parker Scores Ridge!
The February 2010 Issue of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate has arrived, and in it is a wealth of commentary on a large portfolio of Ridge wines. And might I say, we fared rather well! Here are the scores: 2003… Read More ›
Tasting Notes: 15-Vintage Monte Bello Vertical! (Milestone and Milestones!)
Well, this is a bit of a milestone post for what is still quite a young blog; it’s the 200th post! Accordingly, I want to do something a little special to mark the occasion, and this is what I have to… Read More ›
Contemporary Tasting Notes On Multiple Monte Bellos!
If you’re interested in perusing an interesting and contemporary set of tasting notes on Monte Bello vintages from 1992, 1994, and 1996, you can take a virtual stroll over to the Spirit of ’76 website and have a read; the… Read More ›
Tasting Notes On A Mini-Vertical: 2005 Monte Bello & 1995 Monte Bello; In Rhyme!
Preparing for a vertical of two, A decade separating their debut. Delicious Monte Bello cabernet, And I in search of something fine to say. I sit before two perfect crystal glasses, reflecting on my luck amongst the masses. Peculiar, that… Read More ›
