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Santa Cruz Mountains Wines

By Food & Wine Updated March 08, 2017
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2009 Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

2009 Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

A baby sibling to Ridge's Monte Bello Cab, this is made with grapes from the same vineyard.

Pairing: Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Grapes

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2007 Thomas Fogarty Portola Springs Chardonnay

2007 Thomas Fogarty Portola Springs Chardonnay

A vineyard nearly 2,000 feet above sea level produces this focused Chardonnay. It's intensely lemony, with steely mineral flavors and plenty of food-friendly acidity.

Pairing: Crab Louie

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2007 Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

2007 Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

This elegant, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon, with its layers of tobacco, mocha and cassis, is a benchmark for the Santa Cruz Mountains region—and, indeed, for the entire state of California.

Pairing: Beef Chuck Eye Roast with Paprika-Herb Rub

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2008 Varner Bee Block Chardonnay

2008 Varner Bee Block Chardonnay

Twin brothers Bob and Jim Varner craft this distinctive Chardonnay. A faint hint of smoke reveals the judicious use of oak, and citrus and mineral flavors round out the palate.

Pairing: Sheep's-Milk Ricotta Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Corn

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2008 Arnot-Roberts Fellom Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

2008 Arnot-Roberts Fellom Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

Duncan Arnot Meyers and Nathan Roberts are known for complex reds from cool-climate vineyards, like this one near Ridge's famous Monte Bello site.

Related: Pizza Vesuvio with the Works

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2008 Clos La Chance Santa Cruz Mountains Reserve Chardonnay

Crab Cakes with Horseradish Cream
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"The Santa Cruz Mountains may be the most underrated region in California," says F&W's Ray Isle.

Pairing: Crab Cakes with Horseradish Cream

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2009 Ridge Estate Chardonnay

2009 Ridge Estate Chardonnay

This reliably wonderful Chardonnay is effusive and complex.

Pairing: Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Kimchi-Miso Butter

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