Ankida Ridge
Ankida Ridge Chardonnay
White wine
3.8
Expert Rating
3.9
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Ankida Ridge Chardonnay is a premium wine produced by Ankida Ridge Vineyards, a family-owned winery located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Monticello AVA, a region known for its unique terroir and cool climate. The vineyard features steep slopes and rocky soils, which contribute to the wine's complexity and minerality. The winemaking process involves hand-harvesting, whole-cluster pressing, and barrel fermentation in French oak. The resulting wine is a beautifully balanced expression of Chardonnay, with notes of citrus, stone fruit, and a hint of vanilla. It is a perfect match for seafood, poultry, and creamy pasta dishes.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Ankida Ridge Chardonnay is a well-rounded wine with a medium body and a nice balance of acidity and oak.On the nose, it showcases aromas of ripe pear, apple, and a hint of butter. On the palate, the wine is smooth and creamy with a lingering finish. It has a great combination of fruit and oak flavors, with notes of honey, almond, and a hint of vanilla. Enjoy with seafood, poultry, and creamy pasta dishes.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2048
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Chardonnay
ORIGINS
Winery: Ankida Ridge
Region: Virginia
Virginia is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States. It is bordered by Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the south and west; Pennsylvania to the north; and Delaware to the east. With a long history of winemaking, Virginia is now one of the most exciting wine regions in the US.
Virginia has a long history of winemaking, dating back to the early 1600s when the first vines were planted by English settlers. The state was once home to the largest wine-producing region in the US, but Prohibition in the 1920s put an end to the industry. In the late 20th century, the industry began to revive, and today Virginia is home to over 300 wineries.CUSTOMER RATING
3.9
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