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Mindego Ridge Chardonnay 2015

$4799

Santa Cruz is now getting recognized as prime California terroir; and up and comer Mindego Ridge is proving how great this region is for wine.

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Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

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We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

93 points

"Mindego Ridge's 2015 Chardonnay is especially rich and opulent in this vintage. Apricot, peach, brioche, orange confit, tropical fruit and butter are all pushed forward. Exotic, bold and racy to the core, the Chardonnay has a lot to say. Readers should expect an extroverted, almost viscous style. Drink through 2023." —Vinous

More about Mindego Ridge

There is a distinct geology as well as unique micro-climate in these coastal forests of Santa Cruz that contributes to an expression of California wine that is very different from our neighbors to the North in Sonoma and Napa.

Our focus is often on the old-school Santa Cruz producers. Classic vineyards like Ridge's Monte Bello and those of Mount Eden have been producing some of California's top wines for decades. And more recent cult favorites like Rhys have also brought renewed energy and attention to the area.

That is why were very excited to learn about, and then taste, a very new winery called Mindego Ridge. The back story is simple but sort of perfect. In 2009 Stacey and Dave Gollnick purchased 10 acres of land in the far, Northwest corner of the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation. They wanted to become growers and so they planted all 10 acres to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Since then they have farmed the vines with a combination of organic and biodynamic practices and hired star winemaker Ehren Jordan (of Failla in Sonoma) as their winemaker. As he does at Failla, Ehren uses only native yeast fermentation and does not fine or filter the wine. Everything is done by hand (and mostly hands-off) and as such there is a very lovely, light touch on these wines.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2015

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Fruity , Oaky , Spicy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

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