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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Chardonnay

9.01 ratings
-no 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

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Top Notes For
Andy Hock
9.0

Baked red apple, buttered popcorn, hay. But understated and pretty well balanced with bright citric acid. Very nice structure, a little oxidation from the age, but standing up quite well.

Baked red apple, buttered popcorn, hay. But understated and pretty well balanced with bright citric acid. Very nice structure, a little oxidation from the age, but standing up quite well.

1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2019
Robbie Ward
8.7

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
Albert Camilleri
9.3

Birthday wine #1. Great chardonnay. Tropical, lush, balanced, long.

Birthday wine #1. Great chardonnay. Tropical, lush, balanced, long.

Sep 20th, 2016
David Langstaff
7.6

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
Eric Danch

Importer Blue Danube Wines

Oak and Chardonnay done in a way I can appreciate.

Oak and Chardonnay done in a way I can appreciate.

Oct 15th, 2012
Nathan Kandler

Winemaker Thomas Fogarty Winery

8.8

Nathan had this 11 years ago

Nathan had this 11 years ago

Jun 25th, 2013
Marshal White
8.4

Marshal had this 11 years ago

Marshal had this 11 years ago

Jun 25th, 2013
Mike Flynn
9.2

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Mike had this 9 years ago

Jul 24th, 2015
Andrew Burnham
8.3

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Andrew had this 9 years ago

Nov 29th, 2014
Yuki Oda
7.8

Yuki had this 11 years ago

Yuki had this 11 years ago

Dec 27th, 2012