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2016 Ridge Chardonnay Estate
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Santa Cruz Mountains
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Community Tasting Notes 52
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RockinCabs wrote: 92 points
October 18, 2023 - Apple, pear and crushed orchard fruit, vanilla and dark honey on the nose. Slight buttery note with rich mouthfeel of yellow fruits, yet balancing acidity, slightly reductive, almond and a burnt brioche note.
This paired really well with a pumpkin soup.1 person found this helpful Comment -
daghaug Likes this wine:
July 25, 2023 - Lukter av smør og vanilje, litt brent tre og snev av honningmelon. Frisk i munnen, med deilig syre samtidig som den har klassisk amerikansk fedme - alt i alt balanserer den elegant. Snerper litt i finish. Ikke superkraftig, funker fint som kontemplasjonsvin. Føles ikke ung nå, men tåler noen år til.
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larrybbaldwin wrote: 91 points
January 4, 2023 - Luscious, aggressively oaked-too much so but luxurious and wnjoyable despite the excess. Delicious with a winter potato soup
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bravo.solares wrote: 89 points
September 2, 2022 - Best on day 3 and 4, when the oak became a little bit less obtrusive. Initially, oak was too much for me. Noticeable reduction. Ridge Chards are just not for me, due to the prounounced oak. If I had more bottles, I would revisit in 2 more yrs.
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gteran76 wrote: 90 points
July 29, 2022 - PnP. Fairly good and comparable to the previous time that I gave a longer oxygen exposure.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type White
- Producer Ridge
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Estate
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Santa Cruz Mountains
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
- UPC Code 744442479009
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 444 (35%)
- Consumed 835 (65%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Crab, Dates, Inbakad kassler, Linguine with Clams, Shrimp & Grits, Steamed Mussels, Trout, Waldorf SaladWho Likes This Wine
100% Like It 47 votes
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- VarietyChardonnay
- DesignationEstate
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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