Ridge Estate Chardonnay 2021

77 reviews for Ridge Estate Chardonnay 2021

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Reginald Mcintosh – March 20, 2021

   “This wine is reminiscent of a young Montrachet with notes of apple, pear, lemon, lime, creme brulee, and minerality.”

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   Rated 3 out of 5

   Neal Purdy – April 1, 2021

   Buttery and delicious.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   John Netterville – April 5, 2021

   Young with notes of lemon, stonefruit, and honey. Medium body and acidity with new oak. Can drink now, but best to wait a few years for optimal taste.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Colleen Kim – April 9, 2021

   Excellent wine with pale straw color and notes of citrus, vanilla, and salinity on the nose. The palate offers pear, apple, soft citrus, and a hint of spice with good acidity and nice mouthfeel.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Prince Mclaurin – April 10, 2021

   Balanced fruit and mineral notes with good acidity. Strong vanilla/butterscotch that will fade as oak integrates.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Holly Smith – April 17, 2021

   Rich and severe with apricot fruit and stony edge, firm acidic base and long finish.

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   Rated 3 out of 5

   Eugene Cleveland – April 22, 2021

   Butterscotch, honeysuckle, and cashew on the nose. Bright and lively with a grapefruit or lemony finish.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Kayla Brzezowski – April 24, 2021

   Citrusy aroma, tartness followed by creamy texture, leather and mild citrus notes.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Jeremy Winer – April 27, 2021

   Pale yellow with lemon, lime, cream, and vanilla aromas. Vibrant acid frame with a long finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Rex Beekman – June 6, 2021

    Chardonnay mixes California and Burgundy styles with minor oak. Good.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Rose Freeman – June 14, 2021

    “Best to wait before opening next bottle as oak settles down for even better taste.”

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jesse Riendeau – July 14, 2021

    Crisp medium-bodied with notes of pear, white peaches, and hazelnut. Savory and uplifting.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Lakeisha Holman – August 7, 2021

    Concentrated palate with mineral, citrus, and juicy yellow fruit. Not your typical Cali Chardonnay.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    James Jimenez – September 6, 2021

    Straw and apple flavors with a hint of Brie, but lacks the buttery malolactic texture. High in alcohol.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jeffery Blumberg – October 17, 2021

    Stainless fermented, oak-aged (7% new). Lemon, pear, and honeysuckle aromas with a mild oak tone. Good acidity and minerality. Balanced between stainless and classic California chardonnay.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Patricia Hopkins – December 25, 2021

    Delicious Chardonnay with candied fruit notes of lemon, pineapple, and coconut. However, it lacks complexity and remains one-dimensional. High acid, soft, and sustained with loads of ginger spice. Drink now until 2027.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Catherine Curry – December 29, 2021

    Color: medium gold, Nose: popcorn note, fruit and minerals emerge after 30 minutes. Palate: high acidity, full body, strong vanilla, toffee, and licorice. Finish: long. Needs a few years to balance. Good with bay area seafood.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Donna Wells – January 15, 2022

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Edna Botello – January 16, 2022

    Wine needs time to settle down oakwise. Enjoyable by the pool now, but will improve with complexity in a year or so. Tasted the next day and went downhill. 89+ now, but can be a 91-92 wine later.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Linda Bowers – January 26, 2022

    Balanced and mineral-driven, no butter or oak notes.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    William Johnson – January 30, 2022

    Buttery flavor too strong even after decanting for 2 hours. Quick double decanting helped slightly. Time is key.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Angela Colburn – February 12, 2022

    Oak overpowers other notes, needs more time. Double decant and chill for an hour.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Cora Turner – February 13, 2022

    Crisp and creamy with notes of green apple, lemon, and vanilla. Finishes with a touch of minerality.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Ted Bradley – April 1, 2022

    Full-bodied with aromas of brioche, lemon curd, and stone fruit. Vibrant acidity with a long finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Suzie Mcclure – April 2, 2022

    Youthful with white grapefruit, gravel, and granny smith. Medium acidity, no oak or butter. Bound up energy like young Meursault. Nice now, higher score with age.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Ira Goza – April 2, 2022

    Review: Clear light yellow with hints of silver. Aromas of pear, green apple, white pepper, tangerine, minerals, and oak. Palate has similar flavors with a medium-full body and a long, acidic finish. Scored T9 (possibly an 8).

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Peter Jares – April 3, 2022

    Oak and toasted Arborio rice on the palate with mild butter and mineral flavor. Good American Chardonnay but not my favorite.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Raymond Barber – April 22, 2022

    Review: Aromas of Puligny Montrachet, with barrel influence. Texturally interesting, layered and structured. Good now, will age well. Delicious fruit and creamy finish. 93.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    William Owens – May 6, 2022

    Replacement bottle from Ridge was much better, with a light hint of burnt match, but more agreeable and flinty. Prefer the flavor profiles of previous vintages, but this was still good with a more austere taste of lemon and minerals.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Mary Myers – June 2, 2022

    Deliciously oaked with savory fruit character and juicy acidity. Cold location adds to its charm.

31. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Cruz Mucciolo – June 8, 2022

    Rich and oaky, this California Chardonnay is a class act with all the hallmarks of a great wine. Buttery, vanilla, and rich fruit make it a must-try for lovers of big Chardonnays. Score: 93.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jarrod Badgley – June 16, 2022

    Impressive chardonnay with open nose of white citrus, pear, green apple, oak/vanilla, white flowers, and spice. Beautiful texture and long finish. Wait a year or two for the next.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Patricia Gregg – June 18, 2022

    Fruitful and acidic with a noticeable oak presence. Minerality overpowers after a day and bitterness dominates later. Did not improve.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Keith Leite – June 22, 2022

    Delicate and balanced wine, strong personality. Subtle notes of pomegranate, grass and citrus. Enjoyable now or cellared 1-4 years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Harold Henderson – June 30, 2022

    Ridge Chardonnay: Pale straw color, lemon, pear, and vanilla on the nose. Butterscotch, pear, and lots of vanilla on the palate. Good, but you need to appreciate oak to enjoy it.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Julie Mack – July 8, 2022

    Great California chardonnay with balanced oak, citrus, and melon notes. Perfect for oaked chardonnay lovers and worth buying by the case.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Homer Barrett – July 22, 2022

    Smoky, tightly wound.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jason Martin – July 24, 2022

    Day three: improving. Slightly sulfuric upon opening. Hold or drink? Hard to resist.

39. 

    Rated 3 out of 5

    Darlene Mcleod – July 30, 2022

    “Unbalanced with overpowering oak and alcohol notes.”

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Laurel Lucas – September 6, 2022

    Structured acidity with pure notes of citrus and green apples. No oak.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Janet Geiger – September 9, 2022

    Ridge Lytton Springs: Full yellow with oak and pineapple notes. Rich feel with good acidity, but too much astringent wood.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Gary Chavez – September 12, 2022

    Smoky and nutty chardonnay, good now or later.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Peter Burgess – October 12, 2022

    Initial review: “Intense sulfur smell, terrible. After 2 hours, lemon and creamy texture with flavors of lemon, herbs, and mortadella. Dubious for the price and sulfur.”

    Rewritten review: “Intense sulfur smell at first, but after 2 hours in a decanter, lemon and creamy texture with flavors of herbs and mortadella. Pricewise, still dubious due to the sulfur.”

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Marjorie Thorell – October 30, 2022

    Smooth and pleasant with crisp acidity and flavors of pineapple, apple, and wet stone.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Caitlin Garcia – November 6, 2022

    Distinctive smoke and mineral aroma followed by a savory taste. Unique in its own way.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Landon Corey – November 30, 2022

    2019 Ridge Estate Chardonnay is a full-bodied and very dry wine with a long, rounded finish. It has notes of oak, Meyer lemon, green apple, and a touch of salinity. The wine has a high alcohol level and medium++ acidity.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Renee Morse – December 2, 2022

    Improved taste from winery tasting.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Sondra Carrillo – December 11, 2022

    Modern Chardonnay with banana and oak notes. Decant for 6 hours for optimal taste.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Amy Ross – December 31, 2022

    Sulphur, toast, and funky notes.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Nathan Hinton – December 31, 2022

    Deep wine with honey, butter and melon flavors. Best paired with sharp, acidic appetizers.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    John Hoffman – January 1, 2023

    Light gold color. Citrus, pineapple, and peach aroma with smokey and flinty notes. Medium-bodied with a touch of oak that is nicely integrated. Really nice.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Willie Mckenzie – January 8, 2023

    Flavorful with minerals, lemon citrus and honeydew but overpowered by alcohol and oak.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Karen Courtemanche – January 17, 2023

    Wonderful wine, superbly made. Not my preferred style, but I like it. Ridge never disappoints.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Muoi Mckeon – January 24, 2023

    Expertly balanced, elegant, and buttery with notes of flint, peach, and apple. Finishes crisply with a well-behaved acidity.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Frances Suddreth – January 27, 2023

    Controversial wine. Pale color. Smells like CLR. No fruit. Built to age, not drink. Hold for several years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Emily Clausen – January 27, 2023

    Review: Acidic with good length, but too much toasted, buttered popcorn flavor. Unbalanced. Quality still evident.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    John Oshey – January 27, 2023

    Crisp and minerally with almond oil, apricot, and honey notes. Goes well with Thai food. Delicious!

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Geoffrey Smith – January 28, 2023

    Nose: gun powder, vanilla oak, smoke, and citrus. Palate: high acid, smokey citrus fruit with tension. Drinks like a burgundy. 91-92.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Maryann Amedee – February 2, 2023

    Improved with cellaring, white flowers, meyer lemon, long finish with scampi and garlic bread.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Nicole Benigni – February 10, 2023

    Complex and enjoyable wine, improved score after more bottles. Would rebuy. 2018’s coming soon.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Maribel Pring – February 16, 2023

    Mixed reviews. Not recommended for Napa Chardonnay lovers. Finger Lakes similarity noted.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Rodney Kimbrough – March 4, 2023

    Californian Chardonnay with fresh stone fruit, green apple, and honey aroma. Toasty, oily, and buttery palate with hints of white blossom. Subtle elegance with less ripeness than expected. Astringent grapefruit notes with evident oak and limited finish. Improved on day two but not magical.

63. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Everett Christenson – March 10, 2023

    Aromas of citrus and wet stone with subtle oak. Minimal oak and butter on the palate. Dry, mineral finish. Could benefit from another year of aging.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Stefanie Wingard – March 14, 2023

    A refreshing blend of green apple, pineapple, and tropical fruit with a hint of vanilla. The sweetness is unique, but enjoyable. A-

65. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Walter Jackson – March 15, 2023

    Paired with ginger salmon at Duke’s Alki with Dad. Tropical fruit nose. Supple palate with fruity, toasty oak notes. Best 2024-2032. Score: 92.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Mason Scott – March 18, 2023

    Restrained and elegant with a curious mineral nose dominated by white sesame seed. Moderate acidity with a restrained fruit character and dominant minerality. Nice wine.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Claire Rosales – March 23, 2023

    Pale yellow with hints of gold. Forward aroma of peaches, citrus, cream, and oak. Round and full on the palate with a light touch of acid. Medium to long finish, medium alcohol.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jerry Burger – March 25, 2023

    Rich style, but oak is not prominent and a bit bitter, not very good.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Rickey Montgomery – March 26, 2023

    Intense barnyard funk at first, followed by clear acidity. After a few hours, it mellows into a perfect background. Best to let it age for a few years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Mario Sims – March 28, 2023

    Tropical fruit, apple, pear, and vanilla flavors with a balanced acidity. A/A-

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    William Payne – March 31, 2023

    A reductive wine with salty popcorn, cumin, and lemon notes. The palate is dominated by salty buttered popcorn and spice, but the mouthfeel and taste feel a bit generic and overdone. Not a good deal at over $80.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Kathleen Stone – April 1, 2023

    Ridge chardonnay restores faith with peach stone and spice aroma, plushness with acidic, high-quality oak treatment.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Elizabeth Gallo – April 2, 2023

    Night 2: Rich tropical fruit with balanced acidity and subtle grit. Slight sweetness on the aftertaste. Unexpected but impressive.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Julieta Harbison – April 16, 2023

    Tight at first, but tasty.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Earl Nunamaker – April 24, 2023

    Tight and solid, but not ready.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    WS – May 31, 2023

    Rich and toasty up front, with grilled orange, toasted cumin, nectarine and honeycomb notes, plus dried ginger and cardamom. Shows a touch of salted toffee to complement peach preserves, dried pineapple and Honeycrisp apple. Juicy finish. Drink now.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    OB – May 31, 2023

    Entirely sourced from the Monte Bello Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, this was stored in 24% new French oak before bottling. The wine comes from vines that were first planted in the late 1940s that is set on fractured limestone. Toasted hazelnut salted peach, and suggestions of baking spice dusted brioche all hit the nose. The palate is very soft and seamless with ripe stone and tropical fruit flavors. Finishing very long with salty minerals and vanilla cream, this is a beautiful, generous wine to consume now and over the next ten years. Drink 2023-2033.