Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay

9.06 ratings

8.94 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

8.7

Oh my! Reminds me of wine from Blackwood Canyon and Michael Moore. A bit oxidized, very intense and showing the lees aging. Good thing I like this style.

Oh my! Reminds me of wine from Blackwood Canyon and Michael Moore. A bit oxidized, very intense and showing the lees aging. Good thing I like this style.

Sep 6th, 2015

Director/Importer Vine Connections

9.1

Rich and Cali-style, higher alcohol but holding up really well

Rich and Cali-style, higher alcohol but holding up really well

Nov 5th, 2013

Nico Sciackitano

Sommelier/Cellar Occhipinti

8.9

Nico had this 8 years ago

Nico had this 8 years ago

May 10th, 2016

9.0

Andrew had this 10 years ago

Andrew had this 10 years ago

Jan 15th, 2014

Christiern Dart

8.9

Christiern had this 7 years ago

Christiern had this 7 years ago

Jan 25th, 2017

Randy Bosserman

9.6

Randy had this 11 years ago

Randy had this 11 years ago

Nov 5th, 2012