Ritchie Vineyard

2023 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

The Gary Farrell Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay from the 2023 vintage hails from the renowned Russian River Valley. This white wine showcases a harmonious balance of body, acidity, fruit intensity, tannins, and dryness. The Chardonnay grapes from this esteemed region offer a delightful expression of elegance and complexity, embodying the unique terroir of the Russian River Valley. With each sip, expect a mesmerizing blend of flavors that dance across the palate, leaving a lasting impression of the valley's exceptional winemaking craft.

Tasting notes:

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Butter

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Shellfish, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:

Russian River Valley

Prized for its elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Sonoma's Russian River Valley is one of California's premier AVAs for cool-climate wines. Blessed with the Petaluma Gap—a break in the coastal mountains where chill, foggy air blows in from the Pacific—the valley also benefits from the effects of the Russian River itself. This draws cool Pacific Ocean air inland and creates blanketing fogs that veil the vineyards throughout the chilly mornings. The result is one of the state's longest and coolest growing seasons. Bracing acidity and complex flavors characterize wines from this region, which also includes excellent sparklers made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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