The 1990 is one of the best Santa Cruz offerings Ridge has made in years. Fashioned from vineyards below the famed Monte Bello vineyard, this deep ruby/purple-colored wine reveals a fragrant nose of underbrush and black fruits. Full-bodied and fleshy, with rich, jammy, black-raspberry, smoky, earthy flavors, as well as a succulent personality, this fleshy, reasonably-priced Cabernet offers a husky mouthful of wine. It should continue to drink well for 10-12 years.