Monte Lyon
Tasted Saturday, January 17, 2015 by Grinner with 319 views
Our third single producer tasting out of 112 tastings. Very deserved for this iconic estate. A good candidate for the "what if you could only have wine from one producer for the rest of your life?" question.
I was hoping for a religious experience from the Monte Bello but got an education instead. Very nice wines that got me to sign up again for their ATP program at the winery.
2012 Ridge Chardonnay Estate 90 Points
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
Served with pear, Havarti, and a reduced balsamic drizzle, this wine will please most Cal Chard lovers. It reflects the pear and the creaminess of the cheese and there's decent acidity to hold up to the balsamico. Tropical fruit, apple, and oak to be sure (hence the wide score variations). If you're a Chablis fan you already know you don't belong in this glass!
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