Ribbon Ridge

2017 Estate Chardonnay

Discover the elegance of the 2017 Utopia Estate Chardonnay, a handcrafted Willamette Valley Chardonnay showcasing the balance of vibrant fruit, refined texture, and thoughtful élevage. Hand-harvested fruit was whole cluster pressed and aged in a combination of stainless steel, neutral French oak, and 20% new French oak barrels to preserve freshness while adding complexity and depth. Aromas of pear, apple, Meyer lemon, and white peach are complemented by notes of toasted hazelnut, brioche, and subtle vanilla. Bright acidity, creamy texture, and a mineral-driven finish make this estate-grown Chardonnay a versatile companion to seafood, poultry, and fine cuisine.

This beautiful, delicate but powerful 2017 Chardo banana, citrus and white peach. Medium bodied with application of new French oak pushed to the backgro

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Wine details

From vineyard to glass

Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Ribbon Ridge
Vineyard
Utopia Vineyard
Vintage
2017
Alcohol
13.20%
Cellar
A perfect companion to Dungeness crab, seared scallops, roast chicken, and wild mushroom risotto. Its vibrant acidity, creamy texture, and subtle oak nuances enhance both seafood and richly textured seasonal dishes.

The story

A wine shaped by place

This beautiful, delicate, but powerful 2017 Chardonnay exhibits notes of pineapple, banana, citrus and white peach. Medium bodied with good acidity and freshness and the light but focused application of new French oak pushed to the background. Age and enjoy over the next 5-6 years. Wine Enthusiast - 91 Planet Grape - 90 1 Wine Dude - A- Great Northwest Wine - Excellent Vivino - Utopia Chardonnay 3.6 (89 Points*) Overall Top 34% of Wines in the World Top 41% of Wines Ribbon Ridge AVA *Reflects the equivalent of points averages between Robert Parker, Wine Enthusiast, Stephen Tanzer and Antonio Galoni