Monday, September 11, 2023

2021 Ridge Estate Chardonnay

 


This remains, for me, an exemplary Chardonnay from CA exhibiting balance and finesse while being ripe. 

Aromas of D'Anjou pear, golden apple, golden plum with hints of white peach and sweet tangerine. Accents of vanilla and some toasted almond. 

It has perceived richness from the sur lie aging and succulence of the fruit flavors. That is balanced by bright acidity that provides lift and juicyness. There are hints of toast, vanilla and roasted hazelnut from the Oak. Definitely a riper vintage of this wine, but as I expect from Ridge, always in balance with 13.7 abv.  

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