Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
Arista Winery
Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley – 2013
Wine Enthusiast
93 points, Cellar Selection
“An opulent nose surges from the bottle in this lush, exuberant wine from the legendary vineyard site. Pronounced flavors of baked apple, caramel, honey and peach combine in memorable, full-bodied ways. Textured and layered …”
Arista Winery
Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley – 2013
Vinous
93+ points
“Orchard fruit, white flowers and mint open up, but only with great reluctance. The most reticent of these 2013 Chardonnays … hints of slate, smoke, dried herbs and flowers hint at the wine's considerable potential.”
Arista Winery
Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley – 2013
Wine Spectator
94 points
"Presents a tight, solid, direct core of pear, apple, citrus and melon flavors, fanning out with a splash of toasty oak. Turns silky smooth, ending with a persistent anise and black licorice edge."
Arista Winery
Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley – 2013
On the nose, the wine displays wet granite, brioche, vanilla bean, lemon oil and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is pure silk, with honeydew, lemon butter, mango and panna cotta. This Chardonnay has incredible density, intensity and length.
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