almost 200mm of rainfall was concentrated in just a few days and in two distinct periods – the beginning and the end of the month – which
at 25% in concrete vats on and at 25% without malolactic fermentation in tonneau
the 2022 is impeccably balanced
The palate is long and deep
these wines will age for many years and will cement the Barossa Valley as one of the worlds iconic wine regions
2018 Ridge Monte Bello Volume:750ml almost 200mm of rainfall wasOpaque, saturated ruby in color. Aromas of cassis, fennel, cola, clove nutmeg spice, toasted oak, wet crushed stone, black tea, and sweet dry chaparral. Palate of ripe cassis, blackberry, and mountain bramble. Lively acid and polished velvety tannins with a smooth, full body and long finish showing limestone mineral and forest floor. EB (4 20) December brought intense rains but they ended by January. Drenching spring storms saved the growing season.