| Producer | Ridge |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Santa Cruz Mountains AVA |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | U1010228 |
| Size | 750ml |
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This is a unicorn wine, with the acids naturally occurring in this cool, long, extended growing season. The minerality is off the charts, exuberantly defining the wine after a barrel fermentation of nine months on the lees in 85% American and 15% French oak, 15% of it new. Winemaker John Olney recommends that for primary fruit, it’s best to drink through the first 7-8 years; for fans of later-aging wines, wait 20. I adore this wine. —V.B.
