Ridge Grenache Blanc 2024

Vintage: 2023

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Ridge Vineyards, a renowned winery in California, is celebrated for its commitment to producing high-quality wines with a focus on traditional winemaking techniques. The Ridge Grenache Blanc is crafted from the Grenache Blanc grape varietal, known for its vibrant acidity and aromatic profile. This wine hails from the Santa Cruz Mountains, a region recognized for its unique microclimates and diverse terroir. The winemaking process involves careful fermentation to preserve the grape's natural flavors, followed by aging in neutral oak barrels to enhance complexity without overpowering the fruit character. The resulting wine offers a delightful bouquet of citrus and floral notes, complemented by a crisp, refreshing palate with hints of green apple and pear. Its balanced acidity makes it an excellent pairing with seafood dishes, light salads, and soft cheeses.

Professional Scores

94

The Ridge team started making 2023 Grenache Blanc with the 2018 vintage, winemaker John Olney impressed by the fruit he could find in Paso Robles. Able to source from three sites, Fossil Creek, Adelaida, and Halter Ranch, all on the appellation's west side, it includes 14% Picpoul Blanc and 2% Roussanne. Before this, the only white wine Ridge ever made was Chardonnay from Monte Bello Estate. Fermented in barrel, both American and French, and aged partly in concrete and clay amphorae, it is elegant yet concentrated, with lasting acidity.

Jeb Dunnuck

92

Wine-Searcher collates scores from a wide range of critics, from influential single palates like Robert Parker and Jancis Robinson to publications like Wine Spectator, all adjusted for the 100-point scale.

Wine-Searcher Aggregate Score

94

The Ridge team started making 2023 Grenache Blanc with the 2018 vintage, winemaker John Olney impressed by the fruit he could find in Paso Robles. Able to source from three sites, Fossil Creek, Adelaida, and Halter Ranch, all on the appellation's west side, it includes 14% Picpoul Blanc and 2% Roussanne. Before this, the only white wine Ridge ever made was Chardonnay from Monte Bello Estate. Fermented in barrel, both American and French, and aged partly in concrete and clay amphorae, it is elegant yet concentrated, with lasting acidity.

Jeb Dunnuck

750ml