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Arista • Rare & Limited!
There are a handful of excellent California Chardonnays, but none like Ritchie Vineyard. Ritchie Vineyard is a legendary slope in the heart of the Russian River Valley.
Ritchie Chardonnay is the highest and oldest block in the vineyard. Not to mention, Ritchie is one of the oldest Chardonnay plantings in the Russian River Valley.
The site is known for its procession of gorgeous high-toned fruit, vibrant acidity, and intensity.
We are fortunate enough to feature Arista's Ritchie Chardonnay this year due to the exceptional and bountiful 2022 vintage. Otherwise, Ritchie is sold in bottles here and there at best.
Extremely focused and energetic nose of sliced limes and Meyer lemons with lemongrass. Stone and hints of flint lead to a full-bodied Chardonnay with superb density and structure and phenolics that you can feel. It goes on for minutes. Slightly chewy at the end.
Grand Cru quality. Tiny berries. Old Vines. Low yields. Collectible!
A wine of this caliber from Chassagne-Montrachet would cost hundreds of dollars.
This experiential Russian River white is unrivaled and a guaranteed sell-out.
We've set aside several bottles for our own personal enjoyment.
We encourage you to do the same, as it is a must-have!
Enjoy!
