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 10 years ago

Nico had this 10 years ago

May 10th, 2016

9.0

Andrew had this 12 years ago

Andrew had this 12 years ago

Jan 15th, 2014

Christiern Dart

8.9

Christiern had this 9 years ago

Christiern had this 9 years ago

Jan 25th, 2017

Randy Bosserman

9.6

Randy had this 13 years ago

Randy had this 13 years ago

Nov 5th, 2012