Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay

9.3

Delightfully complicated California Chard masquerading as a White Burgundy. French nose and French finish. Minerals, flint, stone and fruit—apple, pear, peach and nectarine, with an obvious but restrained layer of oak. Not overly fruity or oaky; no pineapple or butterscotch here. Paired well with the Seafood Tower, Swordfish and Black Cod at the Water Grill Santa Monica. This was a juvenile 2021 vintage, tasted in 2024. Eager to try this gem after another half decade. — 14 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Amit Srivastava

9.1

Dependable! — 20 days ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Chardonnay 1994

Theo Cowan

9.5

30 years old. Deep golden amber color. Mild acidity, medium/full body. Complex pear, banana. — 2 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Victor Hsu

9.0

Promising red fruit on the nose but a bit too tannic—decanting was de rigueur. After 45 minutes it was better but still tight. It took a full two hours to open up fully and show interesting notes of tobacco, earth and pencil shavings to balance the fruit and acid. Tells me that I should wait another five years before opening my remaining bottles. Enjoyed the 2021 vintage with prime ribeye cap steak from Costco, chicken liver pate and Taleggio cheese, with visiting family (William, Teresa, Xander and Samantha). — 6 days ago

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