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Ridge Vineyards Estate Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains Organic 2023 750ml
Tropical fruit aromas of guava and pineapple with hints of toasted marshmallow and lavender.
Expert Reviews
100 Points by Jeb Dunnuck: The 2023 Chardonnay Estate is a unicorn wine, with the acids naturally occurring with ease in this cool, long, extended growing season that the wine world is rightfully excited about, producing wines of tremendous elegance and balance, sourced entirely from Monte Bello Estate. The minerality is off the charts, exuberan...Show More >
Expert Reviews
100 Points by Jeb Dunnuck: The 2023 Chardonnay Estate is a unicorn wine, with the acids naturally occurring with ease in this cool, long, extended growing season that the wine world is rightfully excited about, producing wines of tremendous elegance and balance, sourced entirely from Monte Bello Estate. The minerality is off the charts, exuberantly defining the wine after a barrel fermentation of nine months on the lees in 85% American and 15% French oak, 15% of it new. Gorgeously lengthy and bright, winemaker John Olney recommends that for primary fruit.
95 Points – Owen Bargreen, OwenBargreen.com
94 Points – Clive Pursehouse, Decanter.com
94 Points – Matthew Luczy, Wine Advocate
93 Points – MaryAnn Worobiec, WineSpectator
Winemaker Description
Apple fruit, brioche, and vanilla on the nose. On the palate, focused notes of citrus, pear, bright acidity, and a clean finish.
100% Chardonnay, Organically Grown
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Wine Information:
Country: United States
Region: California
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
Variety: Chardonnay
Type: Whites
Size: 750ml
Choose when time is of the essence
Aromas of pineapple, lemon meringue, pear, brioche, apricot, dried flowers, ginger, flint, and sweet oak. Medium-bodied with a soft entry layered with fruit, acid, oak, and a round, full mouthfeel. The finish is long and clean. Enjoyable upon release and over the next six to seven years.
Pale sun-bleached straw color. Ripe apple and yellow plum fruit aromas, citrus blossom, and sweet baked dessert. Sensuous entry, showing appealing mountain fruit, elegance, balanced acidity, and a beautiful mineral aftertaste.
