Ridge 21 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 750ml

The Icon of the Santa Cruz Mountains
Ridge is a pioneer of "transparent" winemaking, and the 2021 Estate Cabernet is a masterclass in balance. Grown at elevations up to 2,700 feet, these vines produce a wine with remarkable "tension"—the power of mountain fruit refined by the cooling Pacific breezes. This is a Cabernet for the serious drinker: structural, savory, and profoundly expressive of its unique limestone terroir.

Appearance - Opaque purple with a deep garnet core.
Nose - A classic and complex bouquet. Aromas of blackcurrant (cassis) and dark plum are layered with "pencil lead" minerality, dried sage, and the signature Ridge touch of toasted oak, vanilla, and a hint of dill.
Palate - Full-bodied and impeccably balanced. The entry is dense with dark fruit, followed by a mid-palate of cedar and cocoa. The 2021 vintage provides firm, "mountain-grown" tannins and a bright, refreshing acidity that carries the wine into a long, savory finish.
Pairings - Wagyu Teppanyaki, Unagi Kabayaki, Butabara, Beef Teriyaki, Iberico Pork with Yuzu.
Service - Serve at 17–18°C. If it’s too cold, the firm mountain tannins may feel a bit "tight." This is a young, serious wine. We highly recommend decanting for at least 60 minutes to allow the oak to integrate and the fruit to fully emerge.