Russian River Valley
2014 Kent Ritchie Vineyard Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Our debut release from the legendary Ritchie Vineyard offers a classic expression of great Russian River Valley Chardonnay. Come-hither aromas of Gravenstein apple, butter tart crust, orange and clove rise from the glass, mingling with subtler notes of saltwater taffy and spicy cherry. On the palate, moderate acidity, modest new oak and a plush mouthfeel, accentuate this wine’s elegant character, while lingering flavors of honeydew, cedar and sassafras glide to a long, luscious finish.
| Product | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
750 ml | $60.00 |
Tasting Notes
Our debut release from the legendary Ritchie Vineyard offers a classic expression of great Russian River Valley Chardonnay. Come-hither aromas of Gravenstein apple, butter tart crust, orange and clove rise from the glass, mingling with subtler notes of saltwater taffy and spicy cherry. On the palate, moderate acidity, modest new oak and a plush mouthfeel, accentuate this wine’s elegant character, while lingering flavors of honeydew, cedar and sassafras glide to a long, luscious finish.
WINE ANALYSIS
Blend:
100% Chardonnay fruit
Aging:
Sur lie aged with weekly stirring 35% new Burgundian French oak barrels
Alcohol:
14.2%
F:
100% malolactic fermentation in barrel