Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay

9.029 ratings
9.16 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
Doug Kahn

Very unique in style. Mix of Cali warmth with Burgundian finesse

Very unique in style. Mix of Cali warmth with Burgundian finesse

May 2nd, 2017
Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.2

Ride of the Valkyries. It's a big boy, just keeping it together in this vintage. But hey, what Paul Draper says, goes. Not big in an obnoxious way, just big. Reminds me of Kongsgaard a lot this vintage.

Ride of the Valkyries. It's a big boy, just keeping it together in this vintage. But hey, what Paul Draper says, goes. Not big in an obnoxious way, just big. Reminds me of Kongsgaard a lot this vintage.

Oct 18th, 2014
Erica Stroh

Surprisingly addicting

Surprisingly addicting

Jul 11th, 2014
Heath Higgins

Almond, vanilla, and a hint of citrus on the nose. Bright and crisp with honeysuckle and a lingering finish.

Almond, vanilla, and a hint of citrus on the nose. Bright and crisp with honeysuckle and a lingering finish.

Feb 12th, 2016
Ken Rogers

Beautiful, nailed the timing on opening this 2010 vintage bottle! Lemon, vanilla and a hint of pineapple turnover on the nose; supple and lovely mouthfeel showing mellow citrus and tropical fruit flavors, a hint of vanilla, and very soft, moderated acid, with a lovely, long finish. Easily the best chard we've had in many months.

Beautiful, nailed the timing on opening this 2010 vintage bottle! Lemon, vanilla and a hint of pineapple turnover on the nose; supple and lovely mouthfeel showing mellow citrus and tropical fruit flavors, a hint of vanilla, and very soft, moderated acid, with a lovely, long finish. Easily the best chard we've had in many months.

Feb 1st, 2016
Mark Allan

Past it's best very disappointing - expected more.... :(

Past it's best very disappointing - expected more.... :(

Dec 26th, 2015
Rob
9.0

Full bodied buttery with lots of citrus flavors.

Full bodied buttery with lots of citrus flavors.

Aug 28th, 2015
Kevin O'Connor

Super tasty! Mr draper can do no wrong

Super tasty! Mr draper can do no wrong

Mar 25th, 2015
Nichole Mayer

Served with Dungeness crab Chawanmushi.

Served with Dungeness crab Chawanmushi.

Jan 15th, 2015
M
9.0

Elegant blend of melon and citrus with well-rounded acidity.

Elegant blend of melon and citrus with well-rounded acidity.

Oct 18th, 2014