Ridge Monte Bello 1997 750ml

Robert Parker's rating system employs a 50-100 point quality scale (Parker Points®). While ratings may influence your decision, the ultimate judgment is your palate.

96 - 100

An extraordinary wine of profound and complex character displaying all the attributes expected of a classic wine of its variety. Wines of this caliber are worth a special effort to find, purchase, and consume.

90 - 95

An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. In short, these are terrific wines.

80 - 89

A barely above average to very good wine displaying various degrees of finesse and flavor as well as character with no noticeable flaws.

70 - 79

An average wine with little distinction except that it is a soundly made. In essence, a straightforward, innocuous wine.

60 - 69

A below average wine containing noticeable deficiencies, such as excessive acidity and/or tannin, an absence of flavor, or possibly dirty aromas or flavors.

50 - 59

A wine deemed to be unacceptable.