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HOME > WINES > All Wines > 2018 Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay

2018 Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay

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OVERVIEW

Defined by richness and juicy notes of pear, pineapple and peach this is a soft rounded wine, with beautiful balance and length. The Goldridge soils of this famous vineyards help to contribute to the delicacy of the wine highlighted with baking spice and toasted oak.


PURCHASE

54.00 / Each
Wine Club Price   43.20
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VINEYARD NOTES


With its beautiful old vines nestled on a rolling northwest facing hillside in the heart of the Russian River Valley, the Ritchie Vineyard commands respect. First planted in 1972, this vineyard features Sandy Goldridge soils from an ancient seabed combined with volcanic ash deposits, pockets of tufa rocks and sloping benchlands that lead into the Russian River to create a remarkably unique Grand Cru site that produces wines of strength and great natural acidity. Wines from this vineyard site often exhibit a rare complexity and intensity that has spawned a legion of loyal Ritchie followers.


WINEMAKER NOTES


A blend of two Chardonnay clones contribute to the unique character of this wine. The Musqué clone yields fruit of delightful floral and sweet spice nuance, while the Wente clone imparts rich texture and multi-dimensional layers of fruit. Hand picking, sorting, and whole-cluster basket pressing preserves these flavors, while barrel fermentation and sur lie aging lend firmness and palate richness, establishing structure for this wine to retain depth and complexity for several years.



TASTING NOTES


Defined by richness and juicy notes of pear, pineapple and peach this is a soft rounded wine, with beautiful balance and length. The Goldridge soils of this famous vineyards help to contribute to the delicacy of the wine highlighted with baking spice and toasted oak.














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