Opened and allowed to stand in the glass for 30 minutes: pale lemon yellow with an amazingly fragrant nose. So beautiful! Smooth on the palate with a lovely weight, big and rich, full of tropical fruit. Complete and wonderfully together. Lychee finish, great length. This is a stunning and pure Chardonnay. Just wonderful! 95/100. Started to drop off after 3 hours or so in the glass. Drunk 03-Jun-21.
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2013 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Chardonnay
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Alex Bridgeman
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2013 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Chardonnay
Top 2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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2026: DR Very Old White, Graham Stone Terraces 2011, Quevedo Branco 1986 b.2026