Ridge Vineyards
Adelaida Vineyard Grenache Blanc Blend
Ridge Vineyards – Grenache Blanc blend – 2024
Fossil Creek / Adelaida / Halter Ranch Vineyards – Paso Robles – USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A stunning, high-toned white Rhône blend of 47% Grenache Blanc, 12% Picpoul, 3% Roussanne from Ridge that delivers immediate “whoa” factor. Crisp, mineral, and beautifully textured, this release shows Ridge’s mastery beyond Monte Bello, proving they can craft Rhône whites that rival the best of the Rhône Valley itself.
Aromas & Flavors
Pear skin, white peach, citrus blossom, and salted stone. Subtle hints of fennel, honeydew, and crushed seashell align with a whisper of almond from neutral barrel aging.
Mouthfeel
Bright acidity with mountain-stream freshness, balanced by a gentle mid-palate creaminess from whole-cluster pressing and lees contact. Finishes long, clean, and slightly saline.
Food Pairings
Seared scallops, grilled prawns, Provençal chicken, halibut with lemon butter, or Mediterranean mezze.
Verdict
A beautifully balanced, quietly complex white Rhône-style blend that showcases Ridge at its most refreshing and precise. Astonishing quality, especially at this youthful stage.
Did You Know?
Ridge first experimented with Grenache Blanc only in 2018. The results were so impressive that they expanded sourcing to three top west-side Paso vineyards, Fossil Creek, Adelaida, and Halter Ranch, turning this bottling into one of California’s most compelling Rhône-white expressions.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
Easily one of the most impressive domestic Grenache Blancs I’ve tasted, its freshness and mineral drive can stand toe-to-toe with elite Rhône whites.
Ridge Vineyards – Grenache Blanc blend – 2024
Fossil Creek / Adelaida / Halter Ranch Vineyards – Paso Robles – USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A stunning, high-toned white Rhône blend of 47% Grenache Blanc, 12% Picpoul, 3% Roussanne from Ridge that delivers immediate “whoa” factor. Crisp, mineral, and beautifully textured, this release shows Ridge’s mastery beyond Monte Bello, proving they can craft Rhône whites that rival the best of the Rhône Valley itself.
Aromas & Flavors
Pear skin, white peach, citrus blossom, and salted stone. Subtle hints of fennel, honeydew, and crushed seashell align with a whisper of almond from neutral barrel aging.
Mouthfeel
Bright acidity with mountain-stream freshness, balanced by a gentle mid-palate creaminess from whole-cluster pressing and lees contact. Finishes long, clean, and slightly saline.
Food Pairings
Seared scallops, grilled prawns, Provençal chicken, halibut with lemon butter, or Mediterranean mezze.
Verdict
A beautifully balanced, quietly complex white Rhône-style blend that showcases Ridge at its most refreshing and precise. Astonishing quality, especially at this youthful stage.
Did You Know?
Ridge first experimented with Grenache Blanc only in 2018. The results were so impressive that they expanded sourcing to three top west-side Paso vineyards, Fossil Creek, Adelaida, and Halter Ranch, turning this bottling into one of California’s most compelling Rhône-white expressions.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
Easily one of the most impressive domestic Grenache Blancs I’ve tasted, its freshness and mineral drive can stand toe-to-toe with elite Rhône whites.
Ridge – Grenache Blanc 2024
Paso Robles – California, USA 🇺🇸
Blend: 85% Grenache Blanc, 12% Picpoul, 3% Roussanne
Vineyard Sources: 47% Fossil Creek, 39% Adelaida, 14% Halter Ranch
Overview
This compelling white is fully Rhône-inspired, sourced from three top vineyards in Paso Robles. Whole-cluster pressed and aged eight months in neutral oak barrels, it reflects Ridge’s philosophy of estate-level precision and minimal intervention. (Educational note: Grenache Blanc is a Rhône variety that thrives in California’s Central Coast, often blended with Picpoul and Roussanne for acidity and texture.)
Aromas & Flavors
Citrus blossom, green apple, and stone fruit upfront, layered with subtle mineral tones and white flowers. A touch of tropical fruit and a saline edge lift the profile.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, crisp, and multi-layered. Firm acidity and subtle oak integration give freshness and structure. The wine balances vibrancy with texture, making it both approachable now and ageworthy for 5+ years.
Food Pairings
Excellent with grilled fish, shellfish, and Mediterranean cuisine. Also versatile with roasted chicken, vegetable-based pasta, or goat cheese.
Verdict
One of Ridge’s most interesting whites — Rhône-inspired yet distinctly Californian. The 2024 Grenache Blanc is layered, vibrant, and expressive, showing Paso Robles’ potential for serious whites. 🍷
Did You Know?
Ridge first produced Grenache Blanc in 2018, inspired by Rhône varieties thriving in Paso Robles’ limestone soils. By blending with Picpoul and Roussanne, they achieve balance of fruit, acidity, and texture.
Hidden Gem 💎
Though Ridge is world-renowned for Monte Bello and iconic reds, this Grenache Blanc proves they can craft whites with equal brilliance — a rare and exciting side of their portfolio.
Ridge – Grenache Blanc 2024
Paso Robles – California, USA 🇺🇸
Blend: 85% Grenache Blanc, 12% Picpoul, 3% Roussanne
Vineyard Sources: 47% Fossil Creek, 39% Adelaida, 14% Halter Ranch
Overview
This compelling white is fully Rhône-inspired, sourced from three top vineyards in Paso Robles. Whole-cluster pressed and aged eight months in neutral oak barrels, it reflects Ridge’s philosophy of estate-level precision and minimal intervention. (Educational note: Grenache Blanc is a Rhône variety that thrives in California’s Central Coast, often blended with Picpoul and Roussanne for acidity and texture.)
Aromas & Flavors
Citrus blossom, green apple, and stone fruit upfront, layered with subtle mineral tones and white flowers. A touch of tropical fruit and a saline edge lift the profile.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, crisp, and multi-layered. Firm acidity and subtle oak integration give freshness and structure. The wine balances vibrancy with texture, making it both approachable now and ageworthy for 5+ years.
Food Pairings
Excellent with grilled fish, shellfish, and Mediterranean cuisine. Also versatile with roasted chicken, vegetable-based pasta, or goat cheese.
Verdict
One of Ridge’s most interesting whites — Rhône-inspired yet distinctly Californian. The 2024 Grenache Blanc is layered, vibrant, and expressive, showing Paso Robles’ potential for serious whites. 🍷
Did You Know?
Ridge first produced Grenache Blanc in 2018, inspired by Rhône varieties thriving in Paso Robles’ limestone soils. By blending with Picpoul and Roussanne, they achieve balance of fruit, acidity, and texture.
Hidden Gem 💎
Though Ridge is world-renowned for Monte Bello and iconic reds, this Grenache Blanc proves they can craft whites with equal brilliance — a rare and exciting side of their portfolio.