Ridge Vineyards, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Product Information
Country USA
Region California
Grape Variety 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Vintage 2019
ABV 13.8%
Experience the elegance and depth of the Ridge Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, a premium Napa Valley red wine crafted from hand-harvested, estate-grown grapes. This vintage captures the essence of the Santa Cruz Mountains with a classic balance of fruit, tannin, and oak, a true reflection of minimal intervention winemaking.
Vintage Highlights:
The 2019 growing season began with a cool, foggy spring, delaying budbreak, but transitioned into ideal warm conditions during bloom, setting the stage for an abundant and healthy crop. Extended pumpovers during fermentation maximized extraction, leading to a full-bodied wine with structure and finesse.
Winemaking Notes:
• Harvest Dates: September 27 – October 19, 2019
• Fermentation: 100% whole berries, native yeast fermentation, nine-day maceration
• Malolactic Fermentation: Initiated naturally in tank and completed in barrel.
• Ageing: Aged for 16 months in 100% air-dried American oak barrels (58% new)
• Clarification: Gentle egg white fining for tannin softening; depth-filtered at bottling
Crafted with minimal intervention, this Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the unique terroir of Ridge’s estate vineyards while honouring traditional techniques. Only the most expressive 18 parcels were selected for blending, ensuring a wine that is both layered and approachable.
Tasting Profile:
• Aromas: Black cherry, plum, black tea, cedar, and sweet toasted oak
• Palate: Notes of bramble fruit, vanilla, mint, and finely textured tannins
• Finish: Long, smooth, and evolving, ideal for ageing 10–15 years
Perfect for collectors or wine lovers seeking a luxurious Napa Valley red with ageing potential.
Discover Iconic California Wines from Ridge Vineyards
Renowned for producing some of the most distinctive and age-worthy wines in California, Ridge Vineyards has earned global recognition among collectors and connoisseurs of premium American wine. From the legendary Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon to celebrated Zinfandel blends like Geyserville and Lytton Springs, Ridge crafts wines that reflect their vineyard origins with purity and precision.
Each bottle begins with meticulously farmed, mature vineyards and is crafted through a philosophy of minimal intervention winemaking. Ridge remains committed to full transparency, listing all ingredients on every label, and uses blind tastings to guide every production decision. This thoughtful, consistent approach has helped Ridge transcend wine trends and establish itself as one of the most respected wineries in California.
Whether you’re searching for collectible California Cabernet, single-vineyard Zinfandel, or minimal intervention wines from California, Ridge delivers quality that’s timeless.
