Ridge’s Monte Bello Chardonnay, often regarded as California`s most prestigious white wine, showcases a refined structure that competes with the finest Burgundy Grand Crus. Exhibiting freshness and a light, approachable character, it offers notes of honey and floral nuances. With a lighter body, this wine is crafted entirely from whole clusters, experiencing prolonged contact with the lees. Purposeful oxidation is employed during batonnage, skilfully manoeuvring the lees, particularly during the malolactic fermentation.