Chris MacLean

9.2

Compared to the the previous Valtellina wine, Marsetti Grumello, this is brighter, earthier, wilder, and more acidic. Both are great, for a similar price. The Arpepe is more versatile with food but the Marsetti is more structured for longevity. — 10 years ago

Keira Smith

10

A great Chardonnay for all occasions. A great value for the price. Fruity and the right amount of sweet. Better as it is a little warmer than ice cold. — 11 years ago

Carl Steefel

9.4

Hard to imagine a more dramatic transformation--at 1 hour, I would have said 100% primary, but then at 2 hours, this was aromatic, shape shifting on the palate, with tarry dark cherry flavors that turned volatile on the finish. Early, the pedigree and elegance were incipient at most, but at 2 hours (after the detonation) a wilder element had emerged. — 10 years ago

Daniel Toral

Sommelier Lippi Restaurants

9.1

Nights like this.. Surprised at how much this drinks like st Emilion. Slightly wilder & with brighter acid — 11 years ago

Ramey Wine Cellars

10

"2010 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard shows an ethereal nose that is light and refreshing with crisp lemon, sea salt and grain along with pineapple and verbena. The palate offers exceptional depth and texture with butterscotch, lemon, and toast with gorgeous balance. This will help you rediscover Chardonnay, without a doubt."
- Doug Wilder, Purely Domestic Wine Report, December 2013

All of our Chardonnays are whole-cluster pressed and fermented in Burgundian barrels with native yeast. Due to their great density and structure, vineyard-designate wines are able to absorb more oak without being overwhelmed, and see approximately 45% new French barrels. In addition, these wines spend more time in barrel (for Ritchie, 21 months), completely sur lies, before being bottled without filtration. — 11 years ago