Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay

9.219 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Chris Paul

Wine Educator Copain Wines

9.1

Really herbal with lemon pith and baking spice notes. Quite a bit of dairy comes up on the finish. Nice acidity. Love the way it has progressed. Very interesting! #chardonyesway #ridgevineyards #montebello

Really herbal with lemon pith and baking spice notes. Quite a bit of dairy comes up on the finish. Nice acidity. Love the way it has progressed. Very interesting! #chardonyesway #ridgevineyards #montebello

Mar 11th, 2016
mattswineworld

My kind of Chardonnay and maturing beautifully.

My kind of Chardonnay and maturing beautifully.

Aug 3rd, 2015
Eric Hwang

Rich, soft and buttery; paired nicely with seared scallops with cream sauce.

Rich, soft and buttery; paired nicely with seared scallops with cream sauce.

Mar 2nd, 2015
Josh Kelly-strong

Light butter good fi@ish

Light butter good fi@ish

Jan 29th, 2017
Aylin Ulku

Lovely chardonnay even though not a favorite varietal. Nice even finish with fullness without being too fruity or floral.

Lovely chardonnay even though not a favorite varietal. Nice even finish with fullness without being too fruity or floral.

Nov 16th, 2016
Mark Seeber

So darn awesome! Thanks for kicking off the tasting with a gem

So darn awesome! Thanks for kicking off the tasting with a gem

May 26th, 2016
Turd Ferguson

Very enjoyable. Powerful chard, calmed a bit by age. Drink now won't get better.

Very enjoyable. Powerful chard, calmed a bit by age. Drink now won't get better.

Oct 1st, 2015
Amanda Darus

Light buttered popcorn with caramel, warm stone fruits

Light buttered popcorn with caramel, warm stone fruits

Jun 28th, 2015
Kevin Snorf

Amazing. Opened upon getting engaged and dad's retirement. Found it for a steal of a price. #2 = Santa Cruz!

Amazing. Opened upon getting engaged and dad's retirement. Found it for a steal of a price. #2 = Santa Cruz!

Apr 13th, 2015
Drew Dodson

Drew had this 9 years ago

Drew had this 9 years ago

May 23rd, 2016