Aromas of apple blossom, orchard fruits, and bright pomelo are lifted by a delicate creamy nuance. The palate is lively and approachable, offering golden apple and citrus tones framed by subtle oak and the vineyard’s signature mineral freshness. Zippy, balanced, and distinctly food-friendly, the 2023 vintage captures a polished yet easygoing expression of this renowned Chardonnay site.
Vineyard Notes
Ritchie Vineyard is legendary in Russian River Valley, widely regarded as one of the best Chardonnay sites in all of California. The vineyard was first planted in 1972 to a handful of heritage selections, including Old Wente, and sits on a rolling northwest facing hillside in the heart of Russian River Valley. The unique soil profile, comprised of Goldridge series sandy loam and a layer of volcanic ash deposits, creates wines with great intensity, which exude a rare purity and sense of place. For more than forty years, Kent Ritchie has farmed this vineyard with passion, precision, and a loving touch. Like the best growers in the area, he understands that the relationship with the winemakers are as important as the quality of the finished product that bears his name.
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