2014 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley

Publications

Vinous

Author

Stephen Tanzer

Date

July 2017

Award

94+

Review

Pale, bright yellow. Aromas of lemon zest, wild herbs and minerals. Dense, thick and savory, showing an exotic orange blossom note and a building floral element from the small percentage of Chardonnay Musqué vines but still quite youthfully tight, with a dominant flavor of crushed rock. This baby, from what David Ramey describes as "a big crop, but nice," needs time.

Wine

2014 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley