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Score 94/100 · Drink 2020-2027, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Jul 2020

The 2017 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard is perfumed with soft white blossoms, quince, beeswax and a nutty undercurrent. Medium-bodied and super silky, it expands to perfumed peachy fruit in the mouth, segueing to bright acidity and nutty nuances on the very long, energetic finish. 683 cases produced.

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94
94/100

Average Score

95
95/100

Jeb Dunnuck

93
93/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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95 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 95/100 · Drink 2022-2032, Jeb Dunnuck, May 2020

Seeing the standard 20 months in 20% new French oak, the 2017 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard comes from one of the Grand Cru sites in the Russian River Valley. It has remarkable purity and elegance to go with ample richness (which is the hallmark of this site) as well as notes of ripe lemon and citrus fruits, lots of spice and crushed rock-like minerality, medium to full-bodied richness, and a great finish. It's up with the top Chardonnay in the vintage but needs 2-3 years of bottle age. It's going to be drinking brilliantly at age 15.

93 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 93/100 · Drink 2021-2027, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Apr 2020

The 2017 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard needs a bit of time in bottle to be at its most expressive. It shows fine depth, creaminess and energy, but the elements are not all put together just yet. Light apricot, butter and floral notes hint at what is to come.

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Ramey
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Grape Blend

Chardonnay

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

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