Ridge Vineyards
Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay


A bit too lush for me. Really toffee popcorn in flavour. Just could do with a bit more acidity and drive.
A bit too lush for me. Really toffee popcorn in flavour. Just could do with a bit more acidity and drive.
Dec 11th, 2015
Tasty and headed into its secondary phase. Quite pretty.
Tasty and headed into its secondary phase. Quite pretty.
Sep 28th, 2014Coming along beautifully. Beeswax, and dried apricots. Santa Cruz Mtns is quickly becoming one of my fave Chard sources.
Coming along beautifully. Beeswax, and dried apricots. Santa Cruz Mtns is quickly becoming one of my fave Chard sources.
Mar 26th, 2019Anniversary Wine! Creamy hazelnut and hints of spice, quite sweet at this point but some faded acidity. Still a well aged and tasty wine from a classy and favorite producer!
Anniversary Wine! Creamy hazelnut and hints of spice, quite sweet at this point but some faded acidity. Still a well aged and tasty wine from a classy and favorite producer!
Oct 24th, 2018
Birthday wine #1. Great chardonnay. Tropical, lush, balanced, long.
Birthday wine #1. Great chardonnay. Tropical, lush, balanced, long.
Sep 20th, 2016
A wonderfully made wine but in the 'old' California style of strong oak. Great balance despite the age, but heavy with vanillin and oaky flavors that dominate.
A wonderfully made wine but in the 'old' California style of strong oak. Great balance despite the age, but heavy with vanillin and oaky flavors that dominate.
May 25th, 2014