This red ale is best enjoyed on its own or alongside food — its balance of malt sweetness and hop bitterness makes it a natural companion to grilled and roasted dishes

and Hungarian barrels — is the clearest differentiator here

clean-tasting spirit

6% rye mashbill and were distilled at Bernheim

The body sits in the medium range

Ridge Monte Bello 2020 other-sparkling This red ale is bestRidge Monte Bello 2020 is a Bordeaux style red blend from Ridge Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains, bottled at 13. 5% ABV in a 750ml format. Scoring 94 points from Wine & Spirits and 17++ from JancisRobinson. com, the 2020 vintage continues Monte Bello's half century reputation as one of California's most age worthy and terroir driven reds. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 5% Origin: Santa Cruz Mountains, California Vintage: 2020 Producer: Ridge Vineyards