LiQuery - Ridge Vineyards Estate Chardonnay 2017

RIDGE VINEYARDS ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2017

Item:	241646
Size:	750 mL (25.4 oz)
Type:	2017 VINTAGES
Release Date:	2020-07-02
Producer:	Ridge Vineyards
Location:	USA - California
Price:	$90 Price History
Style:	White Wine Full-bodied & Rich
Alcohol:	13.8%
Varietal:	Chardonnay
Sugar Code:	- (5 g/L)
Rating:	94
Cellar:	2029
Glass Style:	Montrachet (Chardonnay) Purchase Glass

Description
Ridge first produced Chardonnay in 1962, though originally these wines were only available at the winery. Fortunately for Chardonnay lovers the world over, Ridge could not keep this gem a secret for long. The 2012 vintage earned ratings of 92 points from both Zoltan Szabo and Julian Hitner of winealign.com, and you can expect the 2013 to deliver the same elegance, polish, balance and refinement that so impressed them. Enjoy this tonight with grilled seafood dishes or let it evolve for another 5+ years.

Description

Ridge first produced Chardonnay in 1962, though originally these wines were only available at the winery. Fortunately for Chardonnay lovers the world over, Ridge could not keep this gem a secret for long. The 2012 vintage earned ratings of 92 points from both Zoltan Szabo and Julian Hitner of winealign.com, and you can expect the 2013 to deliver the same elegance, polish, balance and refinement that so impressed them. Enjoy this tonight with grilled seafood dishes or let it evolve for another 5+ years.

Tasting Notes
The 2017 Chardonnay Estate is soft, silky and exceptionally polished. White flowers, mint, orchard fruit, lemon confit and white pepper give the 2017 striking aromatic top notes that add nuance to the delicate, beautifully layered fruit. This understated Chardonnay is all class. The Estate represents 85% of Ridge's production in 2017, while the remaining 15% will be bottled as Monte Bello. Drink 2020-2029. Score - 94. (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Oct. 2019)

Tasting Notes