Hmm. Lots of oak, buttery, lots of vanilla, moderate volume and a sweetness on the finish. Sub acid.
Starting to get going a week in… definitely gaining volume and complexity.
Hmm. Lots of oak, buttery, lots of vanilla, moderate volume and a sweetness on the finish. Sub acid.
Starting to get going a week in… definitely gaining volume and complexity.
May 8th, 2022
Adding chill now, notes forthcoming...
I'm not a CA Chardonnay guy, but this one has been very Burgundian in style previously.
Nose you had me at flinty mineral and grape seed.
Palate is a little too creamy oak, needs air.
Aired out palate has warm pear/pineapple and a mineral component I cannot quite pin yet, oak is still in the way.
48hr Update: Flinty/Oak bat to the palate, check ☑, has not mellowed at all tonight.
Adding chill now, notes forthcoming...
I'm not a CA Chardonnay guy, but this one has been very Burgundian in style previously.
Nose you had me at flinty mineral and grape seed.
Palate is a little too creamy oak, needs air.
Aired out palate has warm pear/pineapple and a mineral component I cannot quite pin yet, oak is still in the way.
48hr Update: Flinty/Oak bat to the palate, check ☑, has not mellowed at all tonight.
Jun 3rd, 2018
Beautiful LONG finish on this creamy Chardonnay. Finished it off with an all Bruschetta dinner.
Beautiful LONG finish on this creamy Chardonnay. Finished it off with an all Bruschetta dinner.
1 person found it helpfulDec 14th, 2019
Menthol, big , bold , long
Menthol, big , bold , long
1 person found it helpfulMay 18th, 2019
Ridge is just always a good choice. So excited to see their Chardonnay is a half bottle too! First thought when tasting was pork rinds which oddly worked against the rich fruits and cream.
Ridge is just always a good choice. So excited to see their Chardonnay is a half bottle too! First thought when tasting was pork rinds which oddly worked against the rich fruits and cream.
Apr 19th, 2017
This was so incredible. Burnt popcorn and tobacco. Rubber tire like Alsace. Such an interesting and unmistakably distinct flavor profile. Can't wait to check this out in a few years.
This was so incredible. Burnt popcorn and tobacco. Rubber tire like Alsace. Such an interesting and unmistakably distinct flavor profile. Can't wait to check this out in a few years.
Sep 14th, 2016
Crazy interesting, but not ready to drink yet. Fresh popped popcorn, green apple, wet stone, flint. Super soft acidity and toasty finish.
Crazy interesting, but not ready to drink yet. Fresh popped popcorn, green apple, wet stone, flint. Super soft acidity and toasty finish.
Jul 25th, 2016
Big and boisterous but will settle down soon
Big and boisterous but will settle down soon
Jul 15th, 2016
Almond and lemon curd. Flashy and rich.
Almond and lemon curd. Flashy and rich.
Jun 4th, 2016
The American oak really comes through aromatically. More than I would like it to. Lemon curd, coconut, and some tropical fruits with lime. Finish is creamy and slightly woody. For the style it was fine, but from an iconic winemaker like this I think I expected better oak integration and more finesse
The American oak really comes through aromatically. More than I would like it to. Lemon curd, coconut, and some tropical fruits with lime. Finish is creamy and slightly woody. For the style it was fine, but from an iconic winemaker like this I think I expected better oak integration and more finesse
May 16th, 2016
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
