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Ridge Santa Cruz Mountain Estate Chardonnaytext
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16½/20

Ridge Santa Cruz Mountain Estate Chardonnay 2008

Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, United StatesBaked apple, nutty, floral, spicy, pear, clove, waxy, vanilla nose with some peach skin notes. Ripe, round, elegant, slightly sweet palate with good acidity. Earthy, spicy, vanilla, cedar, pear, honey, citrus, peach flavours with a nutty, buttery finish. A bit warm but has good fruit and finesse in a more forward style. Serious California chardonnay that is ready to drink.Tasted: 23 June 2010Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$55.00750mlspecialty listing
US$40.00750mlsrp
AB$53.00750mlfine wine shops
ON$65.00750mlconsignment - Rogers & Co.
Producer: Ridge VineyardsDistributors: Vintage West Wine and Spirits
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 720664UPC: 744442479009