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Spring Ridge Vineyard Home Block Chardonnay



Wasn’t sure this would still be singing, but how can one doubt Jim and Bob?? Creamy, rich, long, washed down some wild salmon beautifully. Not an ersatz White Burg; but a classical Santa Cruz Mtns. Chardonnay.
Wasn’t sure this would still be singing, but how can one doubt Jim and Bob?? Creamy, rich, long, washed down some wild salmon beautifully. Not an ersatz White Burg; but a classical Santa Cruz Mtns. Chardonnay.
Jun 13th, 2020
The perfect amount of toasty oak. Simply delicious.
The perfect amount of toasty oak. Simply delicious.
Jan 14th, 2017
Lavish silk. Ripe yellow Thai mangos. Generous mouthful & finish. Creamy & so delicious.
Lavish silk. Ripe yellow Thai mangos. Generous mouthful & finish. Creamy & so delicious.
Dec 25th, 2014Funky fantastic with grilled HMB sardines. Not fucking around here at #fleastreet
Funky fantastic with grilled HMB sardines. Not fucking around here at #fleastreet
Sep 5th, 2014
This is the best I've tasted from California - has a rich Meursault signature - needs a little time
This is the best I've tasted from California - has a rich Meursault signature - needs a little time
Feb 24th, 2014Wine from the #IPOB chard seminar today in LA!
Wine from the #IPOB chard seminar today in LA!
Feb 6th, 2013
Nice bright lemon color... but packing both real weight and acidity. Ripe juicy pear and red apple with a touch of richness, butter, toast...13.7 ABV... the wine has knit itself into a round, complex whole of its parts. A touch too new world for some, and too dry and old world for others. I admire the winemaking restraint and the complex fruit from the highly regarded vineyard. Nice dinner companion.
Nice bright lemon color... but packing both real weight and acidity. Ripe juicy pear and red apple with a touch of richness, butter, toast...13.7 ABV... the wine has knit itself into a round, complex whole of its parts. A touch too new world for some, and too dry and old world for others. I admire the winemaking restraint and the complex fruit from the highly regarded vineyard. Nice dinner companion.
Jun 19th, 2020
Still some oak on the nose. Nice fruit on the palate but not too much. Mild pineapple. Good acidity. Some heat peeking out (14%) but not too much. Most people wouldn’t notice it. All in all not bad. You can do better in burgundy for fifty bucks but This is nice. ... more fruit after a few days open.
Still some oak on the nose. Nice fruit on the palate but not too much. Mild pineapple. Good acidity. Some heat peeking out (14%) but not too much. Most people wouldn’t notice it. All in all not bad. You can do better in burgundy for fifty bucks but This is nice. ... more fruit after a few days open.
Jan 19th, 2019