2005 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
Publications
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
Author
Josh Raynolds
Date
May/June 2008
Award
94
Review
Bright yellow. Stunningly complex bouquet offers ripe citrus and orchard fruits, smoky minerals, saffron, white flowers and anise. Deeply concentrated but suave and fresh, with energetic pear and tangerine flavors complicated by anise and chalky minerality. This reaches every nook and cranny of the palate, delivering serious flavor impact. The finish refuses to let go, with the smoke and anise qualities repeating.
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