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Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

2023 Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay

From the old-vine Ritchie Vineyard, a Chardonnay of Meyer lemon, white flowers, and toasted hazelnut. Layered and mineral, with a lingering finish.

Critical Acclaim

96Points

Tasting Panel / Somm Journal

2022

95Points

Owen Bargreen

2023

95Points

Wine Enthusiast

2022

93Points

Jeb Dunnuck

2021

93Points

American Fine Wine Competition

2021

93Points

KWG

2021

Cellar SelectionDouble Gold
$90$76.50Club Price

Limited production

1

Wine Details

Sweetness

Dry
Sweet

Body

Light
Bold

Acidity

Low
High

Oak

Subtle
Toasty

Tasting Notes

Meyer Lemon

Meyer Lemon

Green Apple

Green Apple

River Rock

River Rock

Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd

Orange Blossom

Orange Blossom

Toasted Hazelnut

Toasted Hazelnut

How We’d Pair It

Oysters

Oysters

Halibut

Halibut

Lobster

Lobster

Aged Comte

Aged Comte

Profile

750mL14.0% Alcohol

Nose

Meyer lemon, white flowers, toasted hazelnut, crushed stone.

Palate

Layered and mineral, with a saline cut and lingering finish.

Pairing

Roast chicken, aged cheeses, Dungeness crab.

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