Ridge Monte Bello Chardonnay 2020
Ridge Monte Bello Chardonnay 2020 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains, United States), in the light, fresh reds style. Tannins are very soft and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, duck. Cheapest offer £135.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kistler Vine Hill Chardonnay 2002 Kistler · California | £135.00 | |||
| Ridge Monte Bello Chardonnay 2021 Ridge · Santa Cruz Mountains | £135.00 | |||
| Penfolds Yattarna 2018 Penfolds · South Australia | £140.00 | |||
| The Hilt Radian Chardonnay, Sta Rita Hills, Santa Barbara 2019 The Hilt · California | £140.00 |
Ridge’s Monte Bello Chardonnay, often regarded as California`s most prestigious white wine, showcases a refined structure that competes with the finest Burgundy Grand Crus. Exhibiting freshness and a light, approachable character, it offers notes of honey and floral nuances. With a lighter body, this wine is crafted entirely from whole clusters, experiencing prolonged contact with the lees. Purposeful oxidation is employed during batonnage, skilfully manoeuvring the lees, particularly during the malolactic fermentation.