Ridge Vineyards, Grenache Blanc 2023
Product Information
Country USA
Region California
Grape Variety 84% Grenache Blanc, 14% Picpoul, 2% Roussanne
Vintage 2023
ABV 13.9%
Discover the exquisite Ridge Vineyards Grenache Blanc 2023, a handcrafted California white wine made from 100% Grenache Blanc grapes. This small-batch, natural fermented wine features a unique vinification process including whole cluster direct-to-press and a combination of American oak, French oak, and Acacia oak aging for a complex flavour profile.
Vinification Highlights
• 100% direct-to-press whole cluster for pure, fresh flavours.
• 100% natural primary and malolactic fermentation
• Aged 4 months in 33% American oak barrels (20% one-year-old, 80% two and three years old), 4% new French oak, 1% new Acacia oak
• Additional 6 months ageing with 2% concrete amphora and 2% Italian clay amphora, then transferred to neutral barrels.
• 58% stainless steel fermentation and aging for 10 months for bright acidity and minerality
Tasting Notes
This golden straw-coloured wine offers enticing aromas of pear, honeysuckle, pineapple, candied lime, tangerine, and wet stone. Expect a bright and lively medium-bodied palate, beautifully layered with fresh natural acidity and minerality, culminating in a long, satisfying finish.
Perfect For:
• Lovers of natural and sustainably made California wines.
• Pairing with seafood, light poultry dishes, and fresh summer salads
• Collectors seeking limited edition Grenache Blanc wines.
Discover Iconic California Wines from Ridge Vineyards
Renowned for producing some of the most distinctive and age-worthy wines in California, Ridge Vineyards has earned global recognition among collectors and connoisseurs of premium American wine. From the legendary Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon to celebrated Zinfandel blends like Geyserville and Lytton Springs, Ridge crafts wines that reflect their vineyard origins with purity and precision.
Each bottle begins with meticulously farmed, mature vineyards and is crafted through a philosophy of minimal intervention winemaking. Ridge remains committed to full transparency, listing all ingredients on every label, and uses blind tastings to guide every production decision. This thoughtful, consistent approach has helped Ridge transcend wine trends and establish itself as one of the most respected wineries in California.
Whether you’re searching for collectible California Cabernet, single-vineyard Zinfandel, or minimal intervention wines from California, Ridge delivers quality that’s timeless.
