Ridge Estate Chardonnay 2022

Ridge Estate Chardonnay 2022

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  • Vinous rating 92
Ridge Estate Chardonnay 2022
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75 cl

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£90.00
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Ridge Estate Chardonnay 2022 showcases a bright golden hue, hinting at its youthful energy. The nose reveals aromas of crisp green apple, citrus zest, and a touch of tropical fruit, accompanied by subtle notes of vanilla and baking spice from oak aging. On the palate, the wine demonstrates a balanced acidity, highlighting flavors of lemon curd and white peach, with a lingering minerality that adds depth and complexity.

This Chardonnay is sourced from Ridge Vineyards’ estate vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where cool coastal influences contribute to its freshness. Aged in a combination of French oak barrels and stainless steel, this wine reflects the terrior, showcasing the unique character of the region. The 2022 vintage thrives on its purity and structure, making it a versatile choice for pairing with seafood dishes or creamy cheeses.

92 Vinous
Ridge’s 2022 Chardonnay Estate is full-bodied, deeply flavored and ready to play. Still reductive and overtly displaying American oak's vanilla/dill hallmarks, there’s a tempting sweetness to its honeyed peach, chamomile and wood spice tones that makes this very satisfying today. Ample textural harmony rides through the finish, embracing the palate like a warm hug. That said, it lacks motivating energy and verve, falling ever-so-slightly flat on the close. Billy Norris22nd October 2024

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Mountain Wines of Distinction

Named after the historic vineyard area of Monte Bello Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains has been a byword for fine Californian wine since the early 1960s. Ridge shot to fame in the fabled 1976 Judgement of Paris. It was at this groundbreaking blind tasting that the 1971 Ridge Monte Bello was pitted against some of the most revered First Growths of Bordeaux. It placed fifth. (NB: in a re-enactment of the same tasting held in 2006, Monte Bello 1971 placed first.)

Under legendary winemaker Paul Draper, Ridge Vineyards became renowned for the exceptional quality of its single-vineyard wines. Though Draper has now retired, the estate continues to produce terroir-focused wines with the same commitment to organic farming and traditional winemaking techniques. From the fine Bordeaux blends and Chardonnays of Monte Bello to the Zinfandels of Lytton Springs and Geyserville in Sonoma, and all points in between, Ridge Vineyards remains one of the most celebrated names in California wine.

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