Aubert

Ritchie Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

9.3

One of the best Aubert pinots I’ve had. Everything working in seamless harmony. Gorgeous candied cranberries, fresh black cherries, herbal twang and freshly chopped cedar. Wonderful acidity with red plum, earth, kiss of maple, and baking spices. Very nice. Thanks @Dan Fitzgerald . — 6 years ago

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Bryan Kesting

@Shay A : I have not had the patience to let my Aubert Pinot’s sit this long so it was a treat tasting this. Thank you @Dan Fitzgerald

Aubert

Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Shay A

9.4

Aubert’s Lauren Chardonnay is my favorite out of the entire lineup. I’ve had many different vintages as far back as ‘09 and all have been incredible. Tonight, this showed more savory/herbal notes and less fruit than I expected. Blind, I would have called this Aubert’s Ritchie due to the waxy, nutty characteristics I associate with that vineyard. Lots of cashew, almond and butterscotch. The fruit was very deep, almost reductive? Grilled pear and grilled over-ripened lemon. Creamy texture with a very complex structure. Always kind of you to share these wines, @Dan Fitzgerald — 7 years ago

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Mark Flesher

Not a 95+ chard. Compared to other Aubert SVD chards, I just think the fruit here is a little more muted. Maybe this means that this chard needs to sit a few years more. Compared to the 2016 SC chard that was opened up, there was less fruit but more complexity. IMO, not a full point of difference. Mango and Asian pear dense. Herbal. Full bodied. A delight as all Aubert chards certainly are. This one will hang on nicely I think, and wondering if 2 or 3 years might do this one well.

9.3

Ryme Cellars

Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Jarrett Johnson

9.1

Super complex. Medium body, delicious fluffy gardenia, citrus and some green flavors of underripe peach — 7 years ago

Bevan Cellars

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2015

Paul T HB

9.4

So so at pop & pour, but after 30 min of air it thickened up, for 2015 I prefer this over the Ritchie vineyard, less oak on this one — 8 years ago

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Martin G Rivard

Good point Paul! Super sold QPR

Norman

@David L I’m going to say yes but... I was disappointed last time I popped one but decided I was opening them to early and not decanting. I’m convinced the decant is a requirement.

David L

@Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher @Martin G Rivard @Norman Gennaro I’ve still have a few 14’ in my cellar I’ll have to open one again soon.

Bure Family

Malena Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Kurt-Inge Eklund

9.4

Luc Morlet is making powerful stylish wines. This 2011 Ritchie vineyard is no exception... — 8 years ago

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Paul Hobbs

Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2007

James Pendergrass

9.2

This wine was great. Liked the first taste. Yes it had the oak and the butter, but it was balanced and it wasn't overdone. The wine evolved over the hour and the last sip was pure heaven. LOVED the last taste. — 8 years ago

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Walker Station Vineyards

Ritchie Vineyards Chardonnay 2009

Daniel Murphy

9.1

Just out of 6 year storage. Good cork. Nice color. Initial & mid are very smooth with soft fruit and tart finish. After shows Slight barn taste on palate. 5 more to try. Nice RRV Chardonnay. — 9 years ago

Sidebar Cellars

Ritchie Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Michael Chelus

8.9

Tart apple, grapefruit, lemon curd, slate and hints of stone fruit. Great acidity and balance. — 9 years ago

Red Car

Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Paco Suro

9.1

Love this vineyard. Great representation. Took a Mag home. Yahoo! — 10 years ago

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Ritchie Creek

Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Pax Mahle

Owner/Winemaker Wind Gap Wines, Agharta & Pax

9.3

Oh yeah... Super nice Napa Cab... Buried treasure — 11 years ago

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Alex Lallos

It's only a 2007. Where was this buried? Fukushima?

Montagu

Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Joshua Fisher

9.4

new by the glass at the restaurant — 6 years ago

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Shay A

You know I’m in favor of that! Such a great Ritchie chard for the price.

Château Boswell

Absolutely Eloise Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2015

Shay A

9.4

Heck of a 3rd Friday to kick off the holidays!

Epitomizes Ritchie. I think this is actually better than Bevan’s. It’s not as butterscotch and powerful...shows some elegance. Nutty as always. Roasted walnut, honeyed hazelnut, burnt marzipan and rich salted popcorn finish. This is drinking wonderful right now. No need to hold! Awesome bottle @David Schoonover — 7 years ago

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Stephen Pierron

@Shay A I should be trying this very soon! Glad to know you enjoyed it!

Paul T HB

Actually only only 25% Ritchie, its a blend of different Vineyards

Shay A

@Stephen Pierron : Gorgeous Chardonnay!

@Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher Bum : Correct. I know Dutton Ranch is one of the other vineyards. Ritchie, to me, is so unique and powerful that it’s characteristics show regardless of blend. So strong I would have guessed 100% Ritchie.

Ritchie Creek

Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 1979

Paul Woolls

9.4

Wow! 1979 elegance, balanced , charming fresh, lively fruit. Cedar aromas. Too fun! — 7 years ago

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Addax

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2016

Shay A

9.4

Today was my first time to host Wednesday Wine Committee. I’ve had the good fortune of attending on and off over the last two years and was delighted to finally host a lunch. As many of the wines I brought today I’ve posted on here before, I’m posting the white wine of the day and the red wine of the day. As always, the format of 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine was in play and everything was tasted blind.

As many of you know, I love Addax wines. Bevan does a wonderful job, as to be expected, and their SauvBlanc is my favorite domestic SB. Sadly, the ‘14 vintage was their last...and their one white is now a chardonnay. It is a Ritchie and Benovia vineyard combo and already tastes so incredibly well at this age. This is creamy like Bevan’s Ritchie chards with a hint of Ritchie nuttiness, but the Benovia vineyard brings about a mineral and sweet note. Great weight and finish. Few guesses of Aubert chard, Montagu Ritchie...good company to be in! — 7 years ago

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Shay A

@Mark Flesher : This was fantastic. I’ve got a few more but will definitely be going back to the well to order more. You would enjoy this.

Mark Flesher

Sounds awesome. Might want to acquire one of these to have for the 40th birthday celebration next year.

Gary Farrell

Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

John B

9.3

New vineyard for this provider and, man, did it sing. Silky smooth with just the right amount of acidity on the finish. Wonderful stone fruit, cedar, and caramel. Looking forward to this vineyard for years to come. — 8 years ago

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Patz & Hall

Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Russelton Handleberry

9.5

Early peak at '15. Will be hard to beat This wine for P&H. Salty, concentrated. Oak is well integrated. Tons of lemon peel, lemon oil, brûlée, fresh flowers, and great structure. Will reorder. — 9 years ago

Wind Gap Wines

Ritchie Creek Vineyard Spring Mountain Blaufränkisch 2012

Brendan Baker

9.1

A few years in bottle has served this well. Much better than my first bottle tried on release. — 9 years ago

Arrowleaf Cellars

Ritchie Vineyard Riesling

Arnold Ha

9.2

Chardonnay like — 9 years ago

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Ceritas

Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2009

William Blessing

9.0

Intense. Giving me zoolander face. — 10 years ago

Peirson Meyer

Ritchie Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Sawyer Riley

9.6

Celebrating Alan Peirson's bday with his deelish wines. — 11 years ago

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Black Cordon Vineyards

Ritchie Vineyard Block L Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2014

Patrick Lunn

9.3

5 years old and this is pretty fresh and bright. Ripe peaches and marshmallow. Pairs well with Cowgirl Red Hawk, the stinky cheese seems to bring out some light sweetness. Great stuff. — 6 years ago

Kongsgaard

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2015

Mark Flesher

9.2

About what I rated the 09 in 2012 and the 14 in 2017. And I think I had a 12 not too long ago. These chards are good but this one particularly didn't hold a candle to a 14 Aubert Ritchie Chard. Hopefully not bottle variation on a 2015... Seemed to just not have a whole lot there. And I don't think it's because it is too astringent...the Judge wines seem to definitely rock it though. I got ahold of this one probably an hour after it had been open. — 6 years ago

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Shay A

I had this at pop and actually expected this to be a bit heavier than it was. It was fairly light but still rich. Lemon wafer, white flower and chamomile. If this is served around cellar temp, it’s actually got strong acidity and shows a good bit of minerality/limestone. This is a chardonnay that could probably evolve a bit over the course of an evening.

9.3

Montagu

Durell Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Colby Siratt

9.6

Side by side with Montagu Ritchie Vineyard. Both exceptional- rich, buttery but balanced, beautiful gold in color. Durell more mineral, Ritchie a little creamier. Kept changing my mind which was my favorite. — 7 years ago

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12 Rows

Croix Ritchie Vineyard White Blend

Paul T HB

9.3

, New 12 Rows from Ritchie Vineyard, not overly oaked like Bevans Ritchie. Another off the truck opening. I’ll try the edge hill decant on the next bottle.
Nothing special or unique about it. Just a Chardonnay — 7 years ago

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David L

I should’ve purchased some when you let me know

Paul T HB

I’m spoiled by Edge Hill, Ferren & Paul Hobbs for Chardonnay. Definitely opened too soon, but had to try one early per norm.

David L

I hear you. Add Peter Michael & Aubert to that list also.

Arista Winery

Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Michael Park

9.3

This one surprised me. Outstanding balance, lemon zest and apple pears, minerals, energetic. Really nice. — 8 years ago

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Bevan Cellars

Kick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Mike R

9.3

Oh yeah - 2nd bottle selection tonight - first sip is singing to me - saying Lionel Ritchie "party, fiesta - all night long" - smiles keep coming — 8 years ago

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David L

Their entire lineup is amazing . @Mike R

Ten Acre

Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

David L

9.5

13' Ten Acre Ritchie Chardonnay. A touch of citrus notes on the front and middle of the palate. Round this out with some Peach, butternut, honeydew. The minerality & acidity are very nicely balanced throughout the bottle. Highly Recommended! Thank you for this amazing bottle my friend.@Shawn G. Rose . Cheers to you!! — 9 years ago

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David L

@Shawn G. Rose @Martin G Rivard And the price! It's a Badass Cali Chard!