Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello Estate, Chardonnay 2021
97 Points OwenBargreen.com
Truly one of the outstanding new world Chardonnays, the 2021 ‘Monte Bello’ Chardonnay was stored in mainly American oak barrels (18% new) before bottling. This really needs about an hour to breathe. Everything is in total harmony here. Vanilla and pear notes mingle well with peaches, and shades of banana on the nose. The palate is viscous, seamless and beautifully textured, as this glides throughout the drinking experience. While quite rich, the dazzling underlying tension produces a mouth-watering effect, as the mid-palate flavor density and flavor range really drives this beauty. This has both the poise and opulence to cellar well for another fifteen years to come. Drink 2024-2039. -Owen Bargreen (October 2024)
95 Points JamesSuckling.com
An intense, layered, chalky and mineral-driven wine that’s deep, complex and intriguing. This will age well for many years, being riven with acidity and concentrated in citrus, kiwi and savory flavors that develop from sip to sip. Wet stones, flint, grapefruit and a touch of honey pile up on the palate and linger in the finish. Medium- to full-bodied. Drinkable now, but best from 2029. (September 2024)
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Most economical quantity to ship
- 6 standard bottles or 12 standard bottles
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