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LOT 455

Lot 455

RIDGE VINEYARDS MONTE BELLO 1994 (1)
RIDGE VINEYARDS MONTE BELLO 1997 (3) WA 94

RIDGE VINEYARDS MONTE BELLO 1994 (1) RIDGE VINEYARDS MONTE BELLO 1997 (3) WA 94
Lot 455 Details
RIDGE VINEYARDS MONTE BELLO 1994 (1)

Santa Cruz Mountains.
u. bn. soiled, scraped & stained label

RIDGE VINEYARDS MONTE BELLO 1997 (3)

Santa Cruz Mountains.
u. 2 x bn. 1 x vts. 3 x soiled & peeling labels

The product of a generous crop and a balmy vintage, the 1997 Monte Bello continues to show beautifully, wafting from the glass with an expressive bouquet of cassis, dried cherries, menthol and loamy soil, lavishly framed by new American oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, supple and open-knit, with largely melted tannins and a generous personality, which is all tied together by the bright thread of acidity that's such a signature of this site. Despite being seemingly fully mature, an open bottle held up beautifully over three days. May 2018 WA 94

4 bts.    per lot $1,000 - $1,200

Realised: $1,188
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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