2019 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA

What it is: Monte Bello — Ridge Vineyards' legendary Santa Cruz Mountains estate cuvée — from the 2019 vintage. Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux blend from limestone mountain vineyards; one of America's greatest wines.

Who it's for: Collectors of great California Cabernet; Monte Bello is a cellar cornerstone.

Taste: Blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, and graphite with mountain structure and extraordinary length. Built for decades.

Pair with: Ribeye, venison, or the cellar — decant young bottles.

Details: 2019 vintage · 750ml · Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon blend.

Collector bottle — cellar-worthy.