Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Chardonnay

9.05 ratings
8.81 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
Brian S

A bit lackluster, a bit to much oak for my preference, wish I would have opened it up earlier or just have cellared it for another 5-10 years.

A bit lackluster, a bit to much oak for my preference, wish I would have opened it up earlier or just have cellared it for another 5-10 years.

May 24th, 2020
John Crockett

Menthol, strong, buttery smooth, very Cali.

Menthol, strong, buttery smooth, very Cali.

May 1st, 2020
Audrey Lai

Smooth with a earthy after taste. Breathing of 30+ minutes recommended

Smooth with a earthy after taste. Breathing of 30+ minutes recommended

Jan 28th, 2018
David Lincoln

Absolutely delicious once the urine smell blew off. This wine makes me take another look at cali Chardonnay.

Absolutely delicious once the urine smell blew off. This wine makes me take another look at cali Chardonnay.

Oct 30th, 2017
M
9.2

Honey-melon, citrus, and almond butter, all surrounded by mineral overtones--limestone, with a lovely, creamy fig finish. Elegant.

Honey-melon, citrus, and almond butter, all surrounded by mineral overtones--limestone, with a lovely, creamy fig finish. Elegant.

Jul 30th, 2017
Steve Medbery

This is one of my top three California Chardonnays. Green apple secondary lemon and lime. Fruit in the beginning developing into a very dry, flinty, steely finish.

This is one of my top three California Chardonnays. Green apple secondary lemon and lime. Fruit in the beginning developing into a very dry, flinty, steely finish.

Jun 6th, 2017
Colleen Tomasello

Another great wine from Ridge. Oaky with a slight buttery overtone. Full bodied.

Another great wine from Ridge. Oaky with a slight buttery overtone. Full bodied.

May 16th, 2017
Lesa Gough

Damn Ridge, absolutely huge Chard, yet miraculously balanced. Needs 10 years. Seriously.

Damn Ridge, absolutely huge Chard, yet miraculously balanced. Needs 10 years. Seriously.

Sep 16th, 2017
Jason and Jennie

Popcorn on the nose

Popcorn on the nose

Jun 2nd, 2017
Renato Hoyle

Renato had this 6 years ago

Renato had this 6 years ago

Nov 24th, 2017