title: Ridge 2008 Monte Bello Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains)
description: A good Chardonnay that offers plenty of tropical fruit, pear and sweet, smoky oak flavors, brightened with crisp acidity. But Ridge hasn't been known as a source of great Chardonnay for years, and this '08 doesn't change that. It's seriously overpriced.
variety: Chardonnay
designation: Monte Bello