Classificatie | Cru Classe |
Wijnsoort | Wit |
Producent | Ridge |
Jaar | 2022 |
Land | Verenigde Staten |
Streek | Central Coast |
Druif | Chardonnay |
Alcohol % | 14.3% |
Inhoud | 0,75 |
Conditie | Perfect |
Etiket | Perfect |
Voorraad | 30 |
This legendary winery deserves constant props for being a leader in listing ingredients on wine labels. The wine's great too, starting with tightly wound aromas of chiseled blocks of fine-grained wood plus Meyer lemon and flinty melon. The palate is stony and focused on a fine sandalwood spice, with lemon peel adding acidic balance.
The 2022 Chardonnay Estate Monte Bello Vineyard is ripe and forward on the nose, with aromas of white peach, star fruit and fresh lilies. The palate follows this profile, with ample mid-palate richness and a soft spine of acidity on the finish. It is balanced and enjoyable if a bit lacking in vibrant energy to give it life beyond a handful of years in the cellar.