Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay

9.082 ratings
9.018 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
Renato Hoyle

Secondary flavors. At its peak. Smooth

Secondary flavors. At its peak. Smooth

Feb 17th, 2021
Will Phelps

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.3

An excellent balance of richness and acidity. Better and better as it warmed and opened up.

An excellent balance of richness and acidity. Better and better as it warmed and opened up.

Apr 9th, 2016
Andre Lopez

Absolutely delicious. Wet stone, green apple and pear, nice weight and a memorable finish.

Absolutely delicious. Wet stone, green apple and pear, nice weight and a memorable finish.

Feb 5th, 2016
Jo Florradikal

minerality, lime zest and pith, green apples, slate, slightly buttery #chardonnay #montebello

minerality, lime zest and pith, green apples, slate, slightly buttery #chardonnay #montebello

Nov 13th, 2015
R. Addison Wehrfritz

Slightly sweet, full bodied without being overly creamy or oaky.

Slightly sweet, full bodied without being overly creamy or oaky.

Sep 13th, 2015
Rebecca Fletcher

Floral, pear, apple, stoney, spice. Long finish. A beautiful complex wine.

Floral, pear, apple, stoney, spice. Long finish. A beautiful complex wine.

Aug 15th, 2015
William Allen - Two Shepherds

Owner/Winemaker Two Shepherds

8.9

Would benefit with more cellar time but very balanced, mild presence of oak, layered aromas, nice finish / great with pasta.

Would benefit with more cellar time but very balanced, mild presence of oak, layered aromas, nice finish / great with pasta.

Jul 8th, 2015
Antonio Favela

Happy Birthday babe!

Happy Birthday babe!

Oct 2nd, 2019
Michael Schamis

One of my favorite California chardonnays, just the right amount of oak but still retains its fruit, acidity and freshness.

One of my favorite California chardonnays, just the right amount of oak but still retains its fruit, acidity and freshness.

Aug 2nd, 2018
ben gillette

Very nice integration of American oak. Acidity still very focused.

Paired with Dungeness crab cakes, first of season

Very nice integration of American oak. Acidity still very focused.

Paired with Dungeness crab cakes, first of season

Nov 20th, 2017