Ridge Vineyards : Estate Chardonnay 2020

A fresh and complex Californian white wine

The estate

In 1885, Dr. Osea Perrone acquired land in the Dry Creek Valley region and planted vines on this clay-limestone soil. The first vintage was produced in 1892.

Bought in 1959 and renamed "Ridge Vineyards" in 1962, the estate developed its vineyard and called on Californian winemaker Paul Draper to turn this property into an icon among the finest Californian wines.

Ridge Vineyards is an exceptional organically-farmed vineyard, renowned for the quality of its wines, which are vinified in a non-interventionist manner and which enhance the purest expression of the fruit.

The wine

Ridge Vineyards' Estate Chardonnay 2020 is a Californian wine made from vineyards that rest on clay and limestone soils in the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation. The new vintage of this wine marks the 60th anniversary of this illustrious estate.

Winemaking and ageing

The winemaking at the estate is carried out using non-interventionist techniques, inspired by those used in the 19th century. The wine is aged for 14 months in American and French barrels.

Blend

Chardonnay (100%).

Characteristics and tasting tips for Ridge Vineyards' Estate Chardonnay 2020

Tasting

Colour
The wine has a straw yellow colour.

Nose
The nose is fresh and exudes lemon peel, green apple, flint and honeysuckle scents.

Palate
Juicy while preserving a beautiful smoothness, the palate releases delicious saline notes of citrus and pineapple.

Food and wine pairing

This Californian white wine pairs perfectly with steamed mussels and garlic toast, as well as smoked trout mousse with crème fraîche, dill and apple.

To serve

For the best tasting, serve between 10 and 12°C.