Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Chardonnay

9.01 ratings

-no 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

9.0

Baked red apple, buttered popcorn, hay. But understated and pretty well balanced with bright citric acid. Very nice structure, a little oxidation from the age, but standing up quite well.

Baked red apple, buttered popcorn, hay. But understated and pretty well balanced with bright citric acid. Very nice structure, a little oxidation from the age, but standing up quite well.

1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2019

8.7

A bit too lush for me. Really toffee popcorn in flavour. Just could do with a bit more acidity and drive.

A bit too lush for me. Really toffee popcorn in flavour. Just could do with a bit more acidity and drive.

Dec 11th, 2015

Albert Camilleri

9.3

Birthday wine #1. Great chardonnay. Tropical, lush, balanced, long.

Birthday wine #1. Great chardonnay. Tropical, lush, balanced, long.

Sep 20th, 2016

David Langstaff

7.6

A wonderfully made wine but in the 'old' California style of strong oak. Great balance despite the age, but heavy with vanillin and oaky flavors that dominate.

A wonderfully made wine but in the 'old' California style of strong oak. Great balance despite the age, but heavy with vanillin and oaky flavors that dominate.

May 25th, 2014

Importer Blue Danube Wines

Oak and Chardonnay done in a way I can appreciate.

Oak and Chardonnay done in a way I can appreciate.

Oct 15th, 2012

Winemaker Thomas Fogarty Winery

8.8

Nathan had this 12 years ago

Nathan had this 12 years ago

Jun 25th, 2013

8.4

Marshal had this 12 years ago

Marshal had this 12 years ago

Jun 25th, 2013

9.2

Mike had this 10 years ago

Mike had this 10 years ago

Jul 24th, 2015

8.3

Andrew had this 11 years ago

Andrew had this 11 years ago

Nov 29th, 2014

7.8

Yuki had this 13 years ago

Yuki had this 13 years ago

Dec 27th, 2012